Nutty Lentil Loaf

Lentils are one of the oldest cultivated crops and have been eaten for thousands of years. They are a great source of plant-based protein and are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Nutty Lentil Loaf

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International, Vegetarian Courses: Dinner, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Lentils
• 1 cup Walnuts
• 1 cup Oats
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 stalk Celery
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon Ground flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the lentils according to package instructions and set aside.
3. In a food processor, pulse the walnuts and oats until coarsely ground. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
4. In the same food processor, pulse the onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and red bell pepper until finely chopped. Add to the mixing bowl.
5. To the mixing bowl, add the cooked lentils, tomato paste, soy sauce, ground flaxseed, dried thyme, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
6. Transfer the mixture to a greased loaf pan and press it down firmly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and firm to the touch.
8. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
9. Serve the nutty lentil loaf with your favorite sides and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.