How to make a meatless vegetarian meatloaf

Cover rinsed beans with water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer on low for 15-20min until beans are soft.

While beans are simmering dice your onion, green onion, green peppers, celery stalk, green Chili's and cilantro.

Drain cooked beans. Discard liquid. Place in a deep colander. Mash the beans.

To the mashed beans add oats, salt, basil, cottage cheese, cayenne pepper and cinnamon powder. Mix thoroughly.

Add the diced vegetables and mix thoroughly.

Make a small well and add egg whites. Mix thoroughly.

Spray a loaf pan with cooking oil. Spoon mixture into pan. Flatten the top with the back of a spoon.

Cook 45min @ 350f until the top forms a crust. Remove and let sit for 15min before slicing.

Let rest for 10min. Slide knife around edges. Slice and serve.

Black bean vegetarian meatloaf. Enjoy!