Side dishe for 6
Spiced Chickpea Meatloaf with Gravy
Chickpeas, pecans, mushrooms, and spices form a baked loaf served with a quick coconut-tomato gravy.
Typical price
$5.12for 4 servings
$1.28 per serving$5.12 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: veganricha.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetSide dishesThanksgiving on a budgetCold-weather comfortSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical | 15 oz | $2.10Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.64Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.23Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.07Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.67 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 15 oz can full-fat coconut milk
- 8 oz can tomato puree
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
- 1 good dash black pepper and cayenne
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 2 oz mushrooms
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 black cardamom
- 1 tsp fenugreek leaves
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp dried onion flakes
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
- 1 tbsp the butter sauce from above
Steps
- Whisk the coconut milk, tomato puree, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste, onion powder, salt, fenugreek, pepper, and cayenne in a saucepan.
- Mash the chickpeas, then mix them with chopped pecans, mushrooms, spices, ketchup, ginger-garlic paste, flour, cranberries, breadcrumbs, and the sauce.
- Heat the oven to 375 F and oil a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
- Press the mixture into the pan and bake for 30 minutes, until firm.
- Simmer the gravy over medium heat for 10 minutes, then slice the loaf and serve it with gravy.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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