Name: Meatloaf with Chickpea Purée
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup (160 g) canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 garlic clove; 2 eggs; 3/4 lb (340 g) extra-lean ground beef; 3/4 lb (340 g) lean ground veal; 2 tbsp breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 2 tbsp paprika; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 cup (125 ml) store-bought tomato sauce; 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise; 4 tsp (20 ml) olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 celery stalk, diced; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp (15 ml) cider vinegar or red wine vinegar; 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) diced Italian tomatoes

Preparation

Meatloaf
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Oil a 9 x 5-inch (23 x 13 cm), 6-cup (1.5 litre) loaf pan.
- In a food processor, purée the chickpeas, garlic and eggs until smooth. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the meat, breadcrumbs, parsley, spices and tomato sauce to the chickpea purée. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Spread the mixture out into the loaf pan.
- Bake until a thermometer inserted in the centre of the meatloaf reads 170°F (77°C), about 45 minutes.
Tomato Sauce
- Meanwhile, cover the halves of the garlic head with 1 tsp (5 ml) of the oil. Wrap in aluminum foil. Bake alongside the meatloaf. Let cool, then unwrap and squeeze the pulp into a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, soften the onion, bell pepper and celery in the remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the brown sugar and vinegar. Cook for 2 minutes, while stirring. Add the tomatoes, bring to a boil and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Adjust the seasoning.
- In a blender, purée the tomato sauce and the roasted garlic. Adjust the seasoning.
- Use a paper towel to sponge up the cooking juices from the surface of the meatloaf, as needed. Unmould onto a serving platter. Pour half the sauce over the meatloaf and keep the rest to serve with the meatloaf. Serve with green beans and sautéed strips of red pepper, if desired.

Meatloaf with Chickpea Purée

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Ingredients

Meatloaf

Tomato Sauce

Preparation

Meatloaf

Tomato Sauce

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