Chickpea Loaf

INGREDIENTS

2 tins of chickpeas
1 onion, diced
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 oz. breadcrumbs
1/4 pint unflavoured soy milk
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. ground flax seeds
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1/4 tsp. black pepper
For the Maple Glaze
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp. maple syrup
2 tbsp. cider vinegar
1 tbsp. soy sauce 
1 tsp. paprika

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 200°. Lightly oil a 9” loaf tin.
Place all meatloaf ingredients into a food processor.
Pulse until chickpeas are broken up and ingredients are well mixed
Scrape down sides of bowl as needed. 
Press mixture into prepared loaf pan and bake 30 minutes.
While meatloaf bakes, stir glaze ingredients together in a small bowl.
Spoon the glaze over the loaf. 
Bake for another 20-25 minutes. 
Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before cutting.