Potatoes, cashews, brown rice, and fresh rosemary & thyme make this Savory Vegan Loaf a delicious and filling plant-based meal.

December 30, 2021 Updated December 31, 2021 Jump to Recipe
Potatoes, cashews, brown rice, and fresh rosemary & thyme make this Savory Vegan Loaf a delicious and filling plant-based meal.
This Savory Vegan Loaf was the main course of our Christmas dinner this year.
We enjoyed it with my Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Mashed Potato Bake with Mozzarella.
The loaf was such a hit, we’re planning to have the same meal for New Year’s dinner.
The individual components of this vegan loaf all come together to form one delicious whole: the brown rice and breadcrumbs not only add a nice textural bite, they also act as binders. They’re the reason why this loaf can be vegan. The cashew pieces add a slight crunch, while the potatoes, thyme, and rosemary add a traditional comfort food element. And the Bragg Liquid Aminos bring a hint of smokiness.
This vegan loaf is the perfect holiday meal, but it really makes a great meal any day of the week. One of my favorite things to do with leftovers is make a sandwich. I look forward to a slice of this loaf with some Vegenaise, lettuce, tomato and cheddar between two pieces of toasted sourdough just as much as I look forward to the meal I originally make the loaf for.
Make my Savory Vegan Loaf for your next holiday gathering. Or enjoy it any night of the week that you’re craving a filling and delicious plant-based meal.
This recipe makes an 8×4 inch loaf. If you don’t have an 8×4 inch loaf pan, here is the brand I use on Amazon [aff. link]. This is my favorite loaf pan size. I use it for all my quick bread recipes as well, including my Banana Graham Cracker Bread, Zucchini Breakfast Cake, and Lemon Poppyseed Loaf.
If you’re unfamiliar with Bragg Liquid Aminos, think of it as similar to a smoky soy sauce alternative, with a more nuanced flavor and less sodium. You can find Bragg Liquid Aminos in most grocery stores today, but here it is on Amazon [aff. link].
And if you haven’t cooked with nutritional yeast before, here’s my favorite brand on Amazon [aff. link], though I also seen it in Trader Joe’s these days. With its cheesy, nutty taste, nutritional yeast often acts as a vegan cheese alternative. Even better, nutritional yeast is packed with protein, with 8 grams per 1/4 cup.
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This looks delicious and something a vegan could sink their teeth into. I sometimes get tired of mushy foods. I like something that slices.
Haha I know what you mean Judee! This loaf is the perfect solution. 😋
I’ve never had anything like this! I think you’re right that you could have this for just about any kind of meal, and I love that it’s good leftover. That’s always a plus for me.
I am so with you Jeff! There’s an extra degree of satisfaction that comes from a meal that makes good leftovers.
What a fun recipe idea! It’s basically a vegan meatloaf, and it sounds quite delicious. 🙂 And your idea of putting leftover slices of this one between bread? I need to do that! The fact that you wanted to make this again for New Year’s tells me all I need to know, too.
Haha thanks David! This is definitely a meal worth repeating!