Hearty Vegan Lentil Loaf
This savory lentil loaf is a comforting and satisfying plant-based main course. Packed with protein and fiber, it's a delicious alternative to traditional meatloaf, perfect for a family meal.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 35 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 307 kcal
Allergen information: may contain celery, gluten, mustard, soy, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cupbrown lentil, cooked
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 pcscarrot, finely chopped
- 1 pcscelery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 0.5 cupoat, rolled
- 2 tbsptomato paste
- 2 tbspsoy sauce
- 2 tbspnutritional yeast
- 1 tspdried thyme
- 0.5 tspsmoked paprika
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 0.75 tspsalt
- 1 tbspolive oil
glaze
- 0.25 cupketchup
- 1 tbspmaple syrup
- 1 tspdijon mustard
Equipment
loaf pan · large skillet · large bowl · whisk · small bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a loaf pan.
About 5 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the yellow onion, carrot, and celery stalk to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
About 7 min
- 4
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the cooked brown lentils, sautéed vegetables, rolled oats, tomato paste, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, dried thyme, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the lentils are well-drained before adding them to the mixture.
- 6
Mix all ingredients thoroughly. You can use your hands to ensure everything is well combined and slightly mashed.
About 3 min
- 7
Press the lentil mixture firmly into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring it's packed tightly.
About 2 min
- 8
For the glaze, whisk together the ketchup, maple syrup, and dijon mustard in a small bowl.
About 1 min
- 9
Spread half of the glaze evenly over the top of the lentil loaf.
About 1 min
- 10
Bake for 45 minutes.
About 45 min
- 11
Remove the loaf from the oven and spread the remaining glaze over the top.
About 1 min
- 12
Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the glaze is slightly caramelized and the loaf is firm.
About 15 min
- 13
Let the lentil loaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a cutting board or serving platter.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Resting helps the loaf hold its shape when sliced.
- 14
Slice and serve warm.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 307.3kcal
- Protein
- 17.8g
- Carbs
- 52.7g
- Fat
- 3.7g
- Fibre
- 8.8g
- Sugar
- 8.1g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover lentil loaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat slices in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
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