Savory Lentil Loaf

Lentils are one of the oldest cultivated crops and have been a staple in many cultures for thousands of years.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Savory Lentil Loaf

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Lentils
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 2 stalk Celery
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoon Flaxseed Meal
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Ketchup

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a saucepan, cook the lentils according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, sauté the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until softened.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, sautéed vegetables, breadcrumbs, flaxseed meal, tomato paste, soy sauce, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
5. Transfer the mixture into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
7. Let the lentil loaf rest for 10 minutes before serving.
8. Serve slices of the lentil loaf with ketchup on the side, if desired.

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.