Description
A hearty, protein-rich lentil loaf with vegetables and savory seasonings that rivals traditional meatloaf in satisfaction and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups green or brown lentils, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 medium carrots, finely diced
- 3 celery stalks, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground sage
- ¾ cup rolled oats, ground into flour
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons warm water
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- 2. Mix ground flaxseed with warm water and set aside for 10 minutes.
- 3. Cook lentils in vegetable broth for 20-25 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.
- 4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet. Cook onion, carrots, and celery for 8-10 minutes.
- 5. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- 6. Add mushrooms and cook 5-7 minutes until moisture releases.
- 7. Stir in bell pepper, tomato paste, soy sauce, and all dried seasonings. Cook 2-3 minutes.
- 8. Mash half the cooked lentils in large bowl. Add vegetable mixture and combine.
- 9. Mix in ground oats, breadcrumbs, flax mixture, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- 10. Let mixture rest 5 minutes, then press into prepared loaf pan.
- 11. Whisk together ketchup, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup. Brush over loaf.
- 12. Bake 45-55 minutes until firm and lightly browned.
- 13. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then remove and cool 5-10 minutes more before slicing.
Notes
Let the loaf cool adequately before slicing for best texture. Stores in refrigerator up to 5 days or freezer up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g