Vegan Values: Italian Style Meatless Meatloaf Muffins
“Man friendly” is not a word I would ever use to describe most things in the Pea household.
We write on pink Post-Its.
We blow our noses on pink Kleenex.
And if Pea Daddy cuts himself shaving, he’s going to have to patch himself up with a Barbie Band-aid. They’re pink, of course.
Not that the tidal wave of estrogen doesn’t have its perks.
There’s never a shortage of hair products, should he ever feel the need for a slicked back look or a comb over. Or better yet, the slicked comb over. So hot.
I also don’t think he was heartbroken when a Victoria’s Secret catalog arrived on Saturday, though I do think it is cruel punishment to flip through that unattainable parade of abundance. He might as well subscribe to Bacon Monthly, while he’s torturing himself.
And yesterday, he had what I assume was a blissful, uninterrupted twenty minutes on a bench while the girls and I played with lip gloss in the M.A.C. store at the mall. I got a tube of Viva Glam IV. It’s a nice shade of pink. Duh.
But for dinner tonight, I had Pea Daddy in mind. Because there’s nothing manlier than meat in the shape of a loaf.
Or “no meat” in the shape of a loaf, as the case may be.
Not exactly pretty. That’s why we had to girly it up, of course.
Italian Style Meatless Meatloaf Muffins
Serves 4
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce, jarred or homemade, divided
- 1/4 c. flax seed, ground
- Two 14 oz cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 of a large onion, chopped
- 3/4 c. oats
- 1 t. minced garlic
- 1T. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 t. olive oil
- 2 T. nutritional yeast
- 1/2 t. dried oregano
- 1 t. dried parsley
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1/4 t. cracked black pepper
- One 5 oz. can of sliced olives (optional)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a small bowl, combine 1/4 c. of the marinara sauce (use a jarred sauce you like, or there is a fantastic sauce recipe in the book…) and the ground flax. Stir to combine and set aside to thicken.
In a large bowl, mash pinto beans with a fork or potato masher.
Do not over mash, we aren’t looking for refried beans, but a nice chunky texture.
Add onion, oats, garlic, Worcestershire, olive oil, nutritional yeast, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper.
Stir to combine.
Add in marinara flax mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
Scoop bean mixture into a muffin tin that has been lightly greased or sprayed with cooking spray.
Bake for 15-17 minutes, until edges are starting to brown. Top each muffin with a spoonful of marinara and a few sliced olives.
Return to oven for another 10-12 minutes, until muffins are firm and set.
Allow muffins to cool for several minutes, as they will firm up even more, before serving.
Pretty enough for the girliest of girls,
but “meaty” enough for a man.
Pea Daddy said he wanted to slap ‘em on a hoagie and douse it in marinara. He would.
(And there’s leftovers, so I might.)
To further appeal to our head of household, unlike a tube of Lipglass, this meal is a value.
$1.24 per serving! Plated up with some raw veggies and a baked sweet potato, our family of four ate once again for well under $10.00.
Mama might need to go back for Viva Glam I through III.
Because one truly never can have too much pink.
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Other Vegan Values:
Noodle Salad with Peanut Mmmm Sauce
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Thanks so much for all your excitement and support with the book! I’m so grateful to all of you who pre-ordered and for those who haven’t yet, remember you have from now until August 2nd to purchase the book and have those sales count towards that first week. Thank you again! I can’t wait for you to get your copy…in a week!!! GAH!
Composing myself….
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OMG my boyfriend will just LOVE these – he is so in love with vegan eating as am i!
Another wonderful recipe, thank you Mama Pea!!!!
Ps: i’m sooo excited for your book
You are welcome, Donna! Hope you guys enjoy this recipe!
I have been following your blog for a few months now, and I love it! Every single recipe I have tried has been fantastic. My non-veggie husband will love this one I’m sure. I also pre-ordered your book yesterday from Amazon, can’t wait until it arrives!!!
Kim, that’s awesome! I’m so glad you like the recipes and yes, your hubby will like this one.
Mmm I might have to try this one on my husband–and myself, of course! Looks delicious, as always!
Please do!
I am right there with throwing those bad boys in a hoagie and dousing with marinara…sounds like what I want for lunch today!
Me too
My fiance always requests meatloaf when I ask him for recipe suggestions. I should totally make these instead! Yum!
You can bake it in a loaf too (I did), but you’ll have to bake it a bit longer.
You’re making me like olives with this dish (and I usually can’t stand them so that’s saying something!). These look fab (as usual) and for the price, they really can’t be beat….though I’d have to say I might just throw a couple pickle fries on the side instead of the veggies
You sweet talk me so… (I just filled out my official entry form!)
Woohoo! I have a VERY good feeling about it
I’m excited to try these no-meat versions. Because thinking of meat shaped as a loaf makes me gag a little…
I know, right?
I’m pretty sure you need your own show on the food network
Your recipes are way more delicious than Money Saving Meals by Sandra Lee for sureeee. Vegan Values with Mama Pea! – It’s got a nice ring to it, don’t ya think 
Oh, how I love you! That would be a dream come true…and not just because I’m kind of in love with Tyler Florence…
ooooo….Tyler..I agree.
Oh my gosh I’m loving that I finally found your site! These look delicious! I’m a meat-eater, but I still love meatless meals sometimes and these look great
. ALSO, I love all the pink! I’m a pink girl all the way!
Glad you found me too! You’ll fit in great around here
Question: Did you ground the flax seeds yourself? Everytime I try grounding flax seed in the blender it doesn’t seem to get all the seeds so I end up with partially ground flax seeds. Suggestions? Should I just get ground flax?
I just grind mine in a Vitamix, but I’ve also done it in a spice of coffee grinder. If you have a coffee grinder, just wipe all the coffee grounds out (I bang mine on the edge of my sink) and then put in your flax and grind!
You can buy flax meal, but it doesn’t stay fresh as long. Either way, you should always keep flax in your fridge!
Hooray!
I’ve been looking for a meatless meatloaf recipe that combined a tomato / ketchup …definitely going to make this one!
Oh man, now I’m hungry. Meatloaf for breakfast!
Well, Mr. Meaty McMeaterson might just love these. He lurrrrves black olives, and I always forget that…bad wife.
P.S. I totally agree with Everyday Oats. The opening song could be….Bah Bah Pickle!!
What is it with the olives?! I think I could slap them on wallpaper paste and Pea Daddy would eat it.
“Bah bah pickle pickle, bah bah pickle pickle…”
Thanks!
Yum!!! Looks soo good and I’m forwarding this recipe to my boyfriend right now, so he can prep his taste buds for it! I love how creative your recipes always are, without being ‘scary’! I meant to tell you this awhile ago, the restaurant I work at, Brazwell’s in Charlotte, NC (there’s their plug) has a MEAT burger named the Matheny burger–ironic right?
It’s named after a man that used to come to the restaurant years ago and get his burger prepared that way–with Swiss cheese, grilled bell peppers, caramelized onions and sautéed mushrooms–at least it’s the burger with the MOST veggies on our menu, right?
Get outta here! That is awesome! I kind of want to go to your restaurant and order a Matheny burger without the meat and cheese
Love this recipe! Looks so simple, & I love the fact that you made them into muffins!
I love your story for this recipe!!! And I second the comment from Everyday Oats above about you needing a cooking show on the Food Network. I’m not even a big TV person but I’d tune in for every episode!
Thank you! I’ve been watching Food Network Star and would love to do that too!
Perfect! I’m always looking for “meat”loaf or “meat”ball recipes! Going to have to give this a try.
Meatless meatloaf is one of my FAVORITE meals! I have all these ingredients at home, and will be making this tonight with mashed potatoes and green beans — my manly man will thank you! Question: It looks like you made this in loaf form as well — how does it hold up? Every time I’ve made a meatless meatloaf, it gets too hard and crunchy on the outside and isn’t solid enough on the inside. I’d prefer to make it in a loaf, but if the muffins turn out better, I’ll do that.
You are so perceptive.
I did make it in the loaf and as you said, it didn’t get as firm in the center. So that’s why I tried it in tins. I think it would eventually set up in a loaf, you’d just have to bake it longer 35-40 min. and then let it sit for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
I’d just make the muffins
Was looking for something to make for dinner tonight! Travis just might eat this!
Oooooh – mini -muffin tin for meatless meatballs? I think that’s happening here soon. One of the few meat-filled meals I miss is my Mom’s sauce simmered with Italian sausage and meatballs.
You could probably roll these into balls and simmer them in sauce too
Holy cow! I’m a winner! Thank you so much! I’ll send my info asap. As my son says everyday: “This is my greatest day!” Oh, and I’m making these meatless loaf muffins tonight
Congrats! On your win…and dinner!
I put my husband’s meatless muffins on a hoagie roll with some extra sauce and grated parm: he cannot believe they’re not real meatballs. He just said “That was awesome, babe.” So, there you go. Thanks for another great recipe
That’s how Pea D had leftovers tonight. He was MOANING.
What an awesome idea! I love the addition of the olives on top. I am sure pea daddy felt uber manly eating these. My Love lives with me and my sister. I would not say we are all that girly, but we do have our moments. I think that is why he must escape to hang out with his single guy friends in their single guy apartments every once in a while. Perhaps having stuff all over the floor and dirty dishes around is just a comforting thing for guys?
We have dirty dishes around. They’re just pink.
Sounds absolutely delicious; may try tonight! You always have the best recipes, and the best stories.
What software do you use to do the cost analysis? I need something like that badly!
This is what I’m using (I got the free trial):
http://www.shopncook.com/pro.html
It’s decent, but there’s got to be something better out there.
I love that these can be made GF. Almost all meatless products I’ve found are not. Just curious as to what program you use to determine the cost ? I see it has a nutrition tab as well
This is what I’m using (I got the free trial):
http://www.shopncook.com/pro.html
It’s decent, but there’s got to be something better out there. The nutrition tab works, but it’s not accurate since there aren’t things like nutritional yeast in the system. I had to do some of the price calculations by hand.
I’m trying to work some Vegan items into my daily life and I bet my husband would love this!
Viva Glam…the BEST!
The guy who sold it to me had it on and it looked gorgeous on him.
LOL! I tell ya, they just know how to use make-up!
I kind of wanted him to do my makeup everyday for the rest of my life. He was GORGEOUS and just sparkled. Even Gigi was in awe.
I once went to a drag show and I was so temtped to ask one of the “ladies” to give me a make-up lesson!
I am so making these. I have everything at home except for an onion. And Pea Daddy’s idea of putting them on a roll with more marinara sounds so good.
I think that’s dinner tonight if I don’t eat it for lunch.
I love that you’re showing (and proving!) and it doesn’t have to be expensive to eat healthy meals. I think that’s a big misconception – some people think only convenient (read: pre-packaged food) is the only cheap option!
And totally satisfying to the menfolk to boot! Thanks, Courtney!
These look awesome, can’t wait to try them!!
Ooh I’m making these tonight!
MP, you never forget about us fellas, and I thank you. I knew this post was man-friendly right off the bat when I saw Pea Daddy’s hairy arm. And you hit my funny bone with: unattainable parade of abundance. Poetry at its finest.
I couldn’t think of a nicer way to say “big boobs.”
Do you think this would work with cooked lentils instead of pinto beans? I bet some Daiya cheese melted on top would be heavenly! I just *might* brave the hot temps and turn the oven on tonight.
I think you’d be good on both counts! Enjoy.
This looks delish! I love the cupcake shape.
I just want to point out to your vegan readers that Worcestershire sauce is not vegan, but there ARE vegan versions available. Don’t mean to step on your toes, MP, but I did not always know Worcestershire contained anchovies and used it a few times – just want to warn everyone!
Good point! I always use a vegan version. Annie’s makes a delicious one (the one in the photo) and Whole Foods has an equally as good 365 brand. Thanks for the input!
I always say that I don’t like the color pink and much prefer the color black but when it comes time to buy a pretty new plate or a new mug, I always go for the obvious choice (white, duh.)
No, just kidding, I like pink as well although I’m afraid that you won’t find much of an abundance of that color in my bedroom. Not unless you’re looking at my Pillow Pet. Unfortunately, he’s white but I might wanna dye him pink so that I won’t need to buy the Special Edition version of him. [I mean, seriously?]
But I love the muffin style of your dinner. This is a fun way to cook meals other than desserts
You have a Pillow Pet? You are now my girls’ best friend.
I’m a fairly new reader and was just wondering what program you use to determine the price per serving? I would love to be able to do that with all my meals.
This is what I’m using (I got the free trial):
http://www.shopncook.com/pro.html
It’s decent, but there’s got to be something better out there. Hope that helps and thanks for reading!
So cute in their little muffin shape! Can’t beat that price and I love that I have everything on hand already to make these.
Sounds like dinner!
Soooo meaty!
Mmmm…thanks, Joel.
Meatloaf GAH! I think it’s been like ten years since I’ve had some and I’ve never had a healthy vegan version. I lurvvv how you made them so dainty and elegant by putting them in muffin cups! Takes care of serving size issues and presentation in one swoop! These will be made fo sho. Thanks Pea Mama – hope we can see that new shade of pink gloss on you soon.
Oh and CAN”T WAIT FOR THE BOOK!!!!!!!!!!
There may be another video later this week…I’ll be sure to where the lip glass
And thanks for your excitement about the book!
The words ‘meatloaf muffins’ just make me smile. …why is that? ;P I’m a huge fan of them methinks. Even picked up some ground turkey to make some this week. …and next week I’ll def need to try out your meatless ones! Is it weird that they make me this excited? lol.
I’m excited for you! Well, except that turkey part
Our house is 4 females to 1 male, but I don’t think my dad minds too much. We make him cookies and sew him blankets and play the occasional game of basketball or golf and he in turn puts up with Pride and Prejudice, tea rooms, and pink paraphernalia. And even though he is a big meat eater, I think he would really like this recipe. Of course he’d probably douse it in grated cheese, but I can’t deny him his Italian heritage
I’d like to throw some walnuts or cashews in here.
Ooh, yes, walnuts would be great in this!
Too true. Pink is the way to go.
I like the muffin~style version of this recipea. I think they would go fabulously with spaghetti and take form as giant “meatballs” in place of “meatloaf” muffins
There’s a whole ‘nother meatball recipe in the book…
I love your joke about Bacon Monthly….since in Canada there is a mens magazine called “Bacon”. It’s not actually about Bacon….just about manly type things I suppose.
I love your Vegan Value posts since a) I am a penny pincher, and b) I have made all of them so far and LOVED them. This will have to be next!
I know what we’re having for dinner tonight! And all I need to buy is the pinto beans.
Our house is the exact opposite of yours with 3 guys and 1 gal. (Except for when my step-daughter visits) I love being the only princess in my house of princes (and Pryces).
Yum!! I make lentil loaf all the time — pinto beans seem like they could be a delicious alternative!
By the way, what’s the computer program that you use to calculate the cost of each meal? Are the costs per ingredient already programmed in?
Mike rocks Hello Kitty band-aids in our house when he gets a cut, lol!
These look like balls of joy! These Vegan Value Posts are really amazing! I think its great that you do these, I am not vegan, but I know a lot of people that are, and I know it can get expensive to buy stuff, this is great!
You seriously should have your own show, I think it would be awesome Mama Pea, who knows what the future holds!
xoxo <3
Oh my god. These are so cute, and so healthy!! I would love to try these as meatless meat balls!
There’s a yummy recipe for meatless meatballs in the book.
These look great! Black bean burgers were on the menu for tonight but I might have to make these instead!
Yes, you should!!!!
I let my daughter decide and she picked these. Of course they were loved by everyone!
Hooray!!!
I’m really appreciating your “Man Friendly” recipes! At your advice I made my man those Chickpea Tacos and he was a fan…though I did serve them to him on a yellow plate with a flower design (gotta be girly)…
This recipe is next on my list
Great! Let me know what HE thinks
My husband would absolutely adore this! I love finding recipes that he would enjoy.
Looks so tasty!
There’s something so special about a man who gets only daughters…patience…yes….that’s it! 
How did you KNOW I was looking for a veggie loaf recipe this week? I have it on my calendar for Friday – and just thought “i’ll go search the web!” Well looky looky!
I can’t WAIT!
I have ES”Pea”
Haha. CLEARLY! Thank you – they look SO delicious! I might have to move these up to Wednesday
Honestly, I need to pre-order your book, because I have yet to try one of your recipes and NOT love them!
Honestly, you do.
(Thanks!)
This looks so good. All of your recipes are awesome. I just know your cookbook will be even better, I can’t wait. Your recipes have inspired me to go back to my vegetarian roots, and I couldn’t be more grateful. And my meat and potatoes husband has enjoyed many meals from your recipe page, which still amazes me. He actually told me the other day that “maybe being a vegetarian wouldn’t be so bad.” Thank you for bringing me back to veggie life, Mama Pea.
YESSSSS! (fist pumping)
I just crafted some homemade sauce yesterday (canned and everything). I think it would be perfect for, what appears to be another homerun (I hope Pea Daddy likes the sports reference), this recipe.
I am with PD though I think of a hoagie is how I will present it to my family…maybe with some dill pickle fries
That sounds like a grand slam! (sorry Denny’s)
These look fantastic! My husband would be all about having his hoagie-style, too. Must be a man thing.
How positively cute! My boy loves meatloaf, I don’t eat meat…perfect solution!
I really enjoy the analyses at the end of these posts (it’s the scientist in me). I just posted today about how I feed myself on less than $10 a day if I don’t eat out!!
People sometimes see veganism as elitist, but really, it can be done dirt cheap! I’m going to go read your post!
I eat way better for way less than any of my non-vegan friends! Today’s post was more about budgeting in general, but I do make mention of this point!
I made meat muffins all the time during my Weight Watchers days, and I always thought they were so, so, so cute.
However,I love this meatless version so much more, and my husband would want it drowning in sauce on a hoagie too. Boys….
“Meat muffins” just sound….interesting? Yes, do these instead!
Yum! Question: Is the 1/4 cup of flax seed measured before or after grinding? I assume after but I just want to be sure!
It really ends up about the same, so either way, you are good!
I discovered your website about a week ago, and four hours later, I was ordering your book! I’m finding that man-friendly=kid-friendly and visa-versa (why is that?! LOL!) and I’m struggling to feed my family. I tend to like more gourmet recipes and then wonder why they all look at it funny… after all, there are no yucky animal parts in them, how gross can they be? Of course, none of them are vegetarian, let alone vegan, but they do put up with no meat at home so I have to give them credit.
As soon as I saw this recipe, I rooted through my pantry and made it, ready to cook for later. I have very high hopes this will be a winner. And, one of the major benefits of vegan cooking is you can lick the spoon without risking your life! I couldn’t help but taste this mixture and even uncooked, it is full of flavor. I can’t wait for your book! Thanks for your awesome blog!
Don’t forget Viva Glam V – it’s my favourite
I’m on it!
Ok, how did you cook the sweet potato? It looks delicious and like something my kids might try… in little medallions and then???
My friend Kailey calls them cheetahs!
Here’s how she makes ‘em:
http://snackface.wordpress.com/chu-chu-chu-cheetahs/
HAhaa, love that you talked about over-mashing in your post today!!
Love those oats mixed in. This definitely looks like a crowd pleaser. I was expecting to see pink sprinkles instead of olives though….maybe next time….
I’ll leave that pink sprinkle thing up to you.
This is one of those “duh!!” moments lol “meat”loaf in a muffin tin!!!! As an award for being so genius you should go back and get yourself some more gloss:)
Okay, if you say so…
A side of mashed potatoes and you’d have my Fam ‘fooled’ into enjoying this meat-less version!
I’m not going to stand in your way!
Confession: I normally scroll past the mock meat recipes, but this one looks amazing!! So good for you too! I will definitely be making this soon. Could you make them into meatballs?
Yup, you could…though I like the “meat”ball recipe in the book for that…
You have a cookbook coming out soon? I had no idea!
Trust me, I will definitely be picking up that book!
These are perfect…and I love that you made them in a muffin tin. I love the personalized portion. Ok, what I really love is that you could throw these into a container, freeze them, or just refrigerate them for the next day, and pop out and nuke to reheat as needed. Make ahead, freeze ahead, planned leftovers, easy reheating…that is what gets me excited
“though I do think it is cruel punishment to flip through that unattainable parade of abundance. He might as well subscribe to Bacon Monthly, while he’s torturing himself.”–
And that…oh, thank you for that one. Classic
And here I thought you’d throw in some M.A.C. love…I know you are a M.A.C. girl
Ignore my last email to you.
I just found my own comment. Clearly, I need more caffeine. Or sleep.
I would love to compare MAC stashes. I am a lipgloss junkie. I have at least 10. Ok, 20. Going at one time
Current faves, well, old standy’s: Prrrr and Nymphette. Those two shades are always winners for me. Ok I will stop babbling now.
Phew. Glad you found yourself
But I wrote you back anyway.
I really need to get some nutritional yeast. I keep seeing it in recipes and I’m betting this wouldn’t take the same without it.
Nope! Don’t be scared of it. It really adds a nice flavor!
2 questions and I confess you may have answered them because I am too lazy to read all the posts, but 1) do you cool the muffins in the pan or out, and 2) is the marinara recipe on your site as well ( I am DYING for my book to arrive in the mail!! Aug. 2nd? I can’t stand it!!). Thank you!!
I cooled the muffins in the pan, don’t try to take ‘em out hot or they might fall apart. And nope, marinara is just in the book. Sorry!
I have to admit, I almost scrolled right past this recipe, thinking it contained faux/soy products. I was so happy to find it didn’t! Thank you! I will have to think of something different to call it if I try to pass it by my husband, though
No way Jose, no fakey shtuff here!
I am officially going to make my boyfriend meatless meat cupcakes, but tell him they’re made with real meat (vegan loaf? the horror!) and will report his reaction.
Can’t wait to hear it!
Those are so cute
! I love the muffin idea!
Bean-based meat things are sooooo good! I fell in love with the cajun beanballs from Recipe for Reduction. And now I really want them. or these. Mmmm, beans.
Love Isa! I need to get that book!
YEYY!!! I’m so happy
I have all of these ingredients on hand!
Mmm…I might try liking olives in order to get the full effect of this amazing looking recipe!
These look ahmazing. And I’m sure he’d miss your girlyness if it was gone.
No doubt! But maybe just a little less pink…
Something about a loaf of meat is so unappealing to me.
Boys…
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Vegan Value Meals. I look forward to these posts so much because it just proves my point that you CAN eat healthy on a budget. I am collecting these links and as soon as I have a good run of them I am emailing them to anyone who ever suggests that you need to eat crap if you are poor. And as always….you did not disappoint. These look awesome. And with the exception of the beans I have all of these ingredients already. I’ll be making some of these this weekend. I image they would freeze well???
I think these would be awesome frozen. I’m so glad you like the Vegan Value series…I plan to keep doing it as long as my brain keeps churning out ideas!
I do a batch cook once a month so meals that freeze well are always a bonus. Batch cooking is good way for singles to keep down the cost of food. Cook once eat all month =)
Perfect timing! I’m trying to use up whatever I can before I move and happen to have a couple cans of pinto beans (and everything else in there) on hand. =)
I think i may have to make these for The Jersey Shore premiere. Did i just say that outloud?
Fist pump!
Love, love, love this! As a single gal, I’m thinking I could even make a batch of the muffins and freeze the leftovers. Do you think they would stand up to the freezing process?
I like the hoagie idea too. Pea Daddy is one smart…pea.
Hey Caroline, I absolutely think these would freeze great! Good thinkin!
OK, stupid question time:
I love the little snapshots of the recipe program you use when you show how much a Vegan Value Meal costs per serving. The thing is….I keep trying to move the calculator out of the way so I can click on the other tabs! What I’d rather know about ALL your recipes is the nutrition information. Is that information somewhere I am missing?
Thanks for all the inspirational recipes!
Hi Susan,
I’m sorry, but I don’t calculate the nutrition on all my recipes…I simply don’t have the time at this point, between recipe creating, cooking, photographing and blogging…not to mention being a mom! Plus, I don’t count calories! You will find that all the recipes in my book do have the nutritional information. And every once in awhile, I’ll calculate them for a recipe I’m curious about, but all I know about these are that they are just darn healthy and tasty!
Just an aside here, I DO count calories, and I use My Fitness Pal (they have an iPhone app and on Android as well) and every time I make one of your recipes, I just use their recipe calculator to figure out the nutrition facts. It works just great.
Thanks, Kristy!
So we had these for dinner and I ate 4! I am stuffed, but in a good way. Winner, winner, healthy dinner! Sooooo good! I did the nutrtion info and for 2 “meat”muffins they were about 200 calories and just under 10 grams of protein!!
I wish you could see the big grin on my face right now.
Love, love, love the blog, the recipes…all of it. The girls adorable.
Two questions…what program are you using for the nutrition, and don’t the anchovies in the worcestershire sauce bother you or are you using a vegan version?
Thank you!
1) The program is called Shop N Pro. I’ve linked it in the comments already or you can google it. It’s not the greatest around, but I haven’t found anything better yet.
2) I also mentioned earlier in the comments, I only use vegan Worcestershire sauce. The one in the photos is Annie’s (vegan) but Whole Foods brand is also vegan and just as delicious.
Hope that helps and glad you enjoy the blog!
Dear Mama Pea,
If I put a photo of these onto an online dating site, do you think I could find my soulmate? I’d make sure to photoshop in some pink stars too.
Advice gratefully received,
Wayfaring Chocooate.
I think it’s worth a shot! Or a shat.
So, um, is “shat” aso occasionally used as the past participle of “sh*t” in America, as it is in Australia…?
It sure is. Which is why this joke is doubly funny.
I knew there was a reason I liked you.
P.S. The reason I wasn’t sure is becuase you lot say “spit” and “spit” instead of “spit” and “spat”, like we do!
(My other selling point will be my inability to spell “Chocolate”.)
THEY’RE SO PRETTY. I really wanted to make some lentil loaf but don’t feel like busting out a pan, and I luuurve my muffins and cupcakes. I don’t know why I didn’t ever think of this. Mama Pea, you smartie pants
muuuahahhahaha purely evil genius I say!!!~
And I love the $ profile! I.am.so.excited.for.you MP!!!
Thanks, friend!
chris wants one. after those macaroon splurges we are on a budget for sure. love the concept of meatloaf (or veggieloaf) muffins. creative!
Safe travels, friend. You guys are in my prayers!
yummmm. i will be making these for sure! sadly i do not have a muffin pan. do you think i could roll them into balls like meatballs and bake them??
Yup, I’d put them on a baking sheet that has been lightly sprayed and depending on the size of your balls (tee hee hee), I’d bake them for maybe 10-12 minutes and then turn them and bake for another 10-12 minutes. I wouldn’t put sauce on them until they are done. Good luck!
I constantly hear complaints of how it is too expensive to eat healthily so I LOVE the fact that you are showing just what you can do with a lower budget! You rock girly!
No, YOU rock.
Thanks!
I love meatless loafs! Or muffins in this case! I cannot wait to try these! And no one can ever say eating healthy is expensive!
Made these last night and my meat loving roomate said they taste just like meatballs! We enjoyed your blueberry muffins for dessert, of course
I’m thinking about adding chocolate chips and almond extract instead of blueberries next time! Yummmm and thanks for all the recipes! My roommates have you to thank!
You are welcome! Glad to share the deliciousness
I made these last night and they were FABULOUS! The 1 year old, 4 year old, 9 year old and hubby ate them up. The 8 year old took a bite and didn’t like it because he tasted beans. He’s a bean-o-phobe. He better get over it soon though, I love beans. Thanks for the great recipe! It’s a keeper.
Does he know the Bean Song? That may help his love. Because what 8 year old doesn’t love fart jokes?
HA! I have not taught them the bean song. But I may have to now…
Just remember there are two versions:
Beans, beans the magical fruit…
and then the more crude:
Beans, beans good for your heart…
Hey, this is now going on my mile long recpes to make list . . .thanks a lot! LOL
I have a big ol’ can of kidney beans. They should work right? I was gonna use them for tempeh tamale pie…Now I can’t decide which to do! I can probably do both. It’s a huuuge can…
Sure, do both! They will make for a drier meatloaf, but it should still be fine.
I have been following your blog for a while now and LOVE it! I am a new stay-at-home mom with a 3 month old, and my new goal is to make dinner once a week for my husband and I (ambitious I know
. The ingredients for this one are on my grocery list already!
P.S. I can’t wait for get your cookbook! ( My husband pre-ordered one for me for my birthday!!)
Thank you, Lindsay! I actually think one dinner a week is completely ambitious with a 3 month-old. I hope you love the cookbook and happy birthday!
Thank you so much for this recipe! My meatatarian husband LOVED it.
Yes, yes, yes!!!! Thank you.
LOVE THIS! Made it tonight, and we both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Decided next time we will saute the onions and garlic before mixing them in (neither of us are big onion eaters).
Loved it though! Can NOT wait for the book to get here!!
<3
That’s a great idea to saute the veggies first…you could even throw a little spinach in there, if you are so inclined. Thanks for the love!
Another winning recipe, Mama Pea! I loved these little guys, and they hold together so much better than most of the meatball and meatloaf (vegan, of course!) recipes I have made. My husband also thought these were very novel, considering they don’t really ‘do’ mini meatloafs in Australia!
Yay! I’m glad we passed the husband test too!
Hi MamaPea,
Long time reader first time posting, but I had to tell you I sent the link to my finace earlier in the week telling him I was going to make these sometime soon, and I got home from work tonight and he had made them. They were amazing!!! He also said they were so easy to make! Can’t wait for the book!!!
He made them! Very good man, there.
So glad you guys enjoyed!
So I finally got around to making these last night. It was a bit stressful since it got late and I was working of the Ipod and suddenly I got a “server is not resonding” message and couldn’t get to the recipe anymore – grrr. So I rushed upstairs to my computer, but same thing there. By the time I got back downstairs wondering whether I could remember all the ingredients, the recipe came back up on the Ipod. We don’t have a printer right now…so it’s either writing it down or using the Internet.
So I finally got everything mixed together and in the oven. Meanwhile I prepared some salad and potatoes and when I wanted to check on the muffins I burned my arm on the oven, half dropped the muffin tin and shaved the topping off a few of them-not the best night for cooking I guess.
I left them in a little longer, since they still seemd a bit too soft – high altitude baking can be a bit different.
But in the end they turned out nicely! They husband liked them too even though he said they should not be called meatloaf muffins, cause then he instantly wants meat. Yeah, the carnivore speaking. He did enjoy them though and ate three, so can’t complain! I thought they could maybe use a few more spices so I might experiment a little next time. And I wish I would have a less busy day so I can get dinner ready before 9:30pm lol.
I took some pictures, but it was dark, so they’re not the best. But I can maybe email them later anyway.
Mama Pea, just took these out of the oven and they smell awesome. I think we’ll top ours with a swirl of organic ketchup just for the classy factor. Got your book on my Kindle and I am constantly cracking up. You’re a wonderful writer, and I love your ideas. As a veggie mom, I am so grateful for your healthy, family-friendly approach to cuisine. I have been waiting a long time for a book like yours–where I don’t need to swap out chicken for fake meat or wonder if whole wheat flour will work instead of what the recipe uses. And you don’t have a superior attitude! Thanks, I will be enjoying the book and blog for a long time, and my little peas and their daddy will reap the rewards!
How nice! Guess what we’re having for dinner
I’m so glad you guys are enjoying the recipeas and I am so thankful you got the book! Hope you and your family have a nice weekend!
They were awesome! Great with ketchup–we’re fancy around here. We ate them with broccoli. It’s going to be an interesting evening. I’m shamelessly promoting your book to my mama friends, who always seem thisclose to going vegetarian. Hope you have a nice weekend too, and I sincerely wish you success!
Oooh, fingers and toes crossed you win your friends over!
I would just like to say that I made these the other day (halved the recipe, since I’m on my lonesome)–and they are phenomenal! Every single recipe I’ve ever made of yours has turned out exceptional and I am so excited to cook my way through your cookbook, now that I have it in my hands! Except, of course, for the banana bread. Bananas are foul.
Ha ha ha. We are having these for dinner again tonight
For everyone who hasn’t made these yet…. they are DELICIOUS!! And super easy to make!
Thanks Jenna!
this may be a totally stupid question, but could i use a different kind of beans in place of the pinto beans? i literally have stock in every bean except pinto! but these look amazing and i would love to not have to buy more beans when i already have at least 30 cans..haha
Not stupid! Black beans would work great!
thanks! i’ll be trying that tomorrow for dinner!
I made these the other day, doubled the black pepper, added dried basil and left out the olives, and when they came out of the oven they were….okay, but nothing special. I stuck them in the fridge and had leftovers cold for breakfast the next morning (don’t judge) and they were ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!! Maybe they’re like soups and are better after the flavors have time to sit and “marry,” but from now on I am making these ahead of time! Thank you so much for a tasty breakfast Mama Pea! I just discovered your site a few weeks ago and am completely addicted– I have made several of your recipes that have all turned out fantastic, and your book is at the top of my birthday wishlist!
And PS: back in my meat-eating days I used to have cold Vienna Sausages and saltine crackers for breakfast some days, so meatless meatloaf muffins are a pretty big step up
No judgment, you are BRILLIANT. And a reader just wrote me yesterday to say that her husband has been eating the “muffins” for breakfast. Wait, you aren’t married to her, are you?
I just recently started looking at your blog. I thought you might want to know — Worcestershire sauce is actually not vegan. It has anchovies in it.
No, I know! I use a vegan version–365 Whole Foods brand is vegan. Thank you for pointing this out though…and welcome!
These were AMAZING! The whole family loved them. This recipe is going into the line-up Mama Pea. We’re just starting our vegan journey as a family, and I am so very thankful for your blog to help me create delicious dinners for my family. Every recipe I’ve made has been divine. Next step, buying your cook book. And thank you for making me laugh every day. LOVE your blog!
Thanks so much, Kellie. I’m so happy you guys like the “muffins” and that you are enjoy the blog and the recipes. I know you’ll love the book too!
Made this recipe again. These Meatloaf Muffins are really good!
Sarah, it’s great seeing you have so many happy followers!
Hoping to make these for the fan this weekend, except using homemade lentils. Would the lentil substitution be the same quantity as the beans? 3 cups cooked or so?
Thanks!
Yup, I’d use the same amount of lentils…just make sure they aren’t over cooked. I find lentils to get mushier than beans. Good luck!
These look great. I am new to your website. I already have your book and I LOVE IT! We (dh and I) love both of the burger recipes in your recipe book! The one with the black beans is worth the price of the book, IMHO. Now we don’t have to eat those frozen thingies — (most of which have ingredients that I would never want to cook with or eat now that we have THESE options).
THANKS SO MUCH!
Now, a question about this recipe for the Meatloaf Muffins — When you give the quantity of flax to use, not that it is crucial to know this, I guess, which do you mean?
1/4 cup of GROUND flax seeds (measured after they are ground up into the “powder”?
or
You begin with 1/4 cup of flax seeds and grind up all of those? And use all of that?
Delicious! I wouldn’t compare the flavor to meatloaf – which works great for me, as I have refused to eat meatloaf since I was 11 years old – but this turned out delicious! I made these for afternoon snacks and I want more than a snack portion. Yum!
Agreed. It’s more of a “bean” flavor. I have a more authentic meatloaf recipe for the next book…but you won’t like it
Just made these tonight! Delicious! Love the flavor. I think they would be great rolled into little balls and added to spaghetti sauce as well. Thanks for another great recipe!