Description
A hearty, protein-rich lentil loaf with vegetables and seasonings that holds together beautifully and delivers incredible flavor in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 9 tablespoons warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 3 celery stalks, finely diced
- 2 large carrots, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup walnuts, finely chopped
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (vegetarian)
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Cook lentils in vegetable broth for 25-30 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Mix ground flaxseed with warm water and let sit for 15 minutes until thick.
- 3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- 4. Sauté onion, celery, and carrots in olive oil for 8-10 minutes until softened.
- 5. Add garlic and bell pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes more.
- 6. Add mushrooms and cook 5-7 minutes until moisture evaporates.
- 7. Stir in tomato paste and all seasonings, cooking for 2 minutes.
- 8. Process 1 cup of lentils in food processor until roughly chopped.
- 9. Combine processed lentils, whole lentils, vegetable mixture, flax mixture, oats, walnuts, and parsley.
- 10. Pack mixture firmly into prepared loaf pan.
- 11. Bake 45-50 minutes until firm and lightly browned.
- 12. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then remove and rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freezes well for up to 3 months. Let cool completely before slicing for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 485mg
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g