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A plate of Vegan Lentil Loaf slices, with mashed potatoes and green peas, topped with parsley and glazed with ketchup.

Lentil Loaf

A hearty, protein-packed vegan lentil loaf with veggies and a delicious glaze, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Vegan
Keyword: healthy loaf, lentil loaf, plant-based loaf, vegan meatloaf
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 187kcal
Cost: $9

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. white mushrooms whole fresh or pre-sliced
  • 2 large carrots peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes in oil processed fine
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or sun-dried tomato oil for added flavor
  • ½ medium onion diced very small
  • teaspoon sea salt for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
  • 3 cups cooked lentils about 1-1.5 cups dried lentils avoid overcooking
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cups walnuts processed
  • 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed for binding
  • 2 tablespoon ketchup for moisture and flavor
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs for texture
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce for depth of flavor
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley minced for garnish

Glaze:

  • ½ cup ketchup for the glaze
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar to sweeten
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard adds a tangy note

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ and gather your ingredients.
  • Roughly chop the mushrooms, carrots, and sun-dried tomatoes to help the food processor.
  • Process the carrots in a food processor until finely shredded, about ¼ inch or smaller.
  • Next, process the mushrooms in the same food processor until they are crumbly and similar in size to the carrots.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil (or sun-dried tomato oil) to a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, carrots, diced onion, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for about 10 minutes, until softened.
  • Add half the cooked lentils, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and walnuts to the food processor. Process until blended.
  • Add the remaining cooked lentils, flaxseed, ketchup, breadcrumbs, and soy sauce to the sauté pan with the vegetables. Stir everything together.
  • Continue cooking the mixture in the pan for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and becomes dough-like.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by mixing ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
  • Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, form it into a loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet. It should measure about 9.5” long, 6” wide, and 1.5” tall.
  • Spoon the glaze over the loaf, covering the top and sides as evenly as possible.
  • Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with minced parsley. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

This vegan lentil loaf is perfect for family dinners or as a hearty, plant-based meal. Top it with your favorite sauce and serve with a side of greens for a complete meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 734mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 10mg