Ingredients

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped

2 stalks celery, finely chopped

1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped

1 c. finely chopped baby bella mushrooms

2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 c. panko bread crumbs

1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce

1 tbsp. vegan Worcestershire sauce

1/4 c. ketchup

1/4 c. barbecue sauce

1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1Preheat oven to 375º and line an 5"-x-8" loaf pan with parchment paper. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, celery, carrot, and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and most of the liquid has cooked out, 6 to 8 minutes.Step 2Using a potato masher in a large bowl or food processor, mash the chickpeas until a rough paste forms. (A few large pieces of chickpea are OK.) Transfer to a large bowl if using a food processor.Step 3Add cooked vegetables, bread crumbs, parsley, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to the bowl with chickpeas. In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup and barbecue sauce. Add half of this mixture to the bowl with the chickpeas. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper, and stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.Step 4Transfer chickpea mixture to prepared loaf pan, packing the mixture in gently. Smooth top, then brush with half of the remaining ketchup mixture and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, brush with remaining ketchup mixture, and bake 30 minutes more.Step 5Let cool 10 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve

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