Lentil Loaf
Recipe by Megan Horsley
Ingredients
22
Time
1h
Serves
6
Meatloaf, a classic comfort dish, is one of the simplest meals to make, but typically it is not packed with a ton of nutrients. Thankfully, we can boost our nutrition by opting for a loaf made of lentils, shiitake mushrooms, carrots and red pepper instead, while still indulging in the comfort of the meatloaf we have come to love! High in fibre, protein and a variety of nutrients.
Dinner
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Ingredients
1 cup
Red Lentils
1 3/4 cup
Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
1 large
Onion
1
Red Bell Pepper
4 oz
Shiitake Mushrooms
2 tsp
Dried Oregano
1 tsp
Chili Powder
1/2 tsp
Sea Salt
1/4 tsp
Black Pepper
2 tsp
Paprika
2 Tbsp
Coconut Aminos
1 tsp
Mustard
2
Garlic Cloves
1/2 tsp
Balsamic Vinegar
1 heaping Tbsp
Freshly Ground Flax Seeds
1/4 cup
Water
1 can
Tomato Paste
1 1/2 Tbsp
Maple Syrup
1
Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp
Balsamic Vinegar
1 tsp
Onion Powder
2 Tbsp
Fresh Parsley
Instructions
1
PREHEAT: the oven to 375F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2
COOK: the lentils with the broth until tender, about 15 minutes.
3
SAUTÉ: the onion, red pepper, shiitake mushrooms and carrot. Add all of the spices.
4
ADD: the lentils to the vegetable mix, along with the mustard, 1 clove of garlic and balsamic vinegar. Sauté until well combined.
5
SCOOP: ⅓ of the lentil mixture into a food processor with the ground flax seeds and water. Pulse a few times until just puréed. Combine this mixture with the remaining lentil mixture.
6
MIX: the tomato paste, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, onion powder and one clove of garlic together until well combined.
7
COMPILE: the lentil loaf by adding the lentil mixture to the loaf pan, spreading evenly. Smooth the tomato mixture over top.
8
COOK: in the oven for 40 minutes, uncovered.
9
COOL: about 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
10
Substitutions: Avoiding nightshades? Remove the red pepper, chili powder and tomato topping. Avoiding sugar? Reduce or cut out the maple syrup.
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Megan Horsley is a Toronto-based Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Recipe Developer. She is passionate about helping women become stronger, more confident and happier in their bodies through holistic wellness practices. When Megan isn't consulting, she loves to create recipes that combine indulgence with healthy ingredients.
