Vegan Millet and Black Bean Meatloaf with Tomato Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

A hearty vegan meatloaf combining protein-rich millet and black beans, baked with a tangy tomato glaze for a satisfying plant-based main dish. This American-inspired vegan recipe (gluten free option), ready in about 65 minutes, pairs cooked millet, cooked black beans, finely chopped onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cooked millet
• 1 cup, mashed cooked black beans
• 1 medium (about 100g) finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 6 tbsp water
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp ground flaxseed with 6 tbsp water and let sit for 5 minutes to form flax egg.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups cooked millet, 1 cup mashed cooked black beans, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 medium finely chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and the flax egg. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
3. Step 3: Lightly oil a 9x5-inch loaf pan with 1 tbsp olive oil and press the millet mixture evenly into the pan.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup tomato paste, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Spread this glaze evenly over the top of the loaf.
5. Step 5: Bake for 45-50 minutes until firm and edges lightly browned. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.