Chickpea Meatloaf
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
500 g extra lean ground beef 1 lb
500 ml chickpeas, cooked 2 cup
175 ml fresh breadcrumbs 3/4 cup
1 egg
125 ml ketchup 1/2 cup
30 ml dijon mustard 2 tbsp
7 ml worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tsp
5 ml hot red pepper sauce 1 tsp
5 ml ground cumin 1 tsp
5 ml salt 1 tsp
5 ml pepper 1 tsp
30 ml ketchup 2 tbsp
15 ml dijon mustard 1 tbsp
Mince onion and garlic. Add chickpeas and chop very finely.
In a large bowl; combine onion mixture, beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, mustard, worcestershire, hot pepper sauce, cumin, salt and pepper. Knead together lightly. Transfer mixture to loaf pan and smooth top. Cover with foil and bake in preheated 350 F (180 C) oven for 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine ketchup and mustard. After initial 45 minutes of cooking, spread sauce over loaf and continue to bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before removing from pan.
Serves 6