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
1cup
Red Lentils
1 3/4cup
Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
1large
Onion
1
Red Bell Pepper
4oz
Shiitake Mushrooms
2tsp
Dried Oregano
1tsp
Chili Powder
1/2tsp
Sea Salt
1/4tsp
Black Pepper
2tsp
Paprika
2Tbsp
Coconut Aminos
1tsp
Mustard
2
Garlic Cloves
1/2tsp
Balsamic Vinegar
1heaping Tbsp
Freshly Ground Flax Seeds
1/4cup
Water
1can
Tomato Paste
1 1/2Tbsp
Maple Syrup
1
Apple Cider Vinegar
1tsp
Balsamic Vinegar
1tsp
Onion Powder
2Tbsp
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.
