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Vegan lentil loaf

lentil loaf recipe

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a vegan meatloaf even non-vegans will love!

Ingredients

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  • 280 gr./10 oz. brown lentils (soaked for 5 hours minimum)
  • 1 onion in cubes
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 carrot in cubes
  • 2 celery stalks in pieces (optional)
  • 200 gr./7 oz. button mushrooms, quartered
  • 45 gr./1.6 oz. whole grain breadcrumbs 
  • 3 tbsp flaxseed meal
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 100 gr./3.5 oz. walnuts
  • 2 tbsp thyme
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1 tsp sage
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • some red pepper powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the lentils well, then bring them to a boil in a medium-sized pot with water, lower heat, add salt and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  2. As soon as ready cooked, strain and drain well or squeeze out water.
  3. Heat some oil or water in a skillet, then sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
  4. Add carrots, celery and mushrooms followed by thyme, rosemary and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  5. Put all ingredients including lentils and vegetables in a food processor and mix several times at medium level (Thermomix level 5). A stuffy, thick dough should form. If too wet, add some breadcrumbs.
  6. Line a small bread pan with baking paper, fill in the dough and flatten. If necessary, sprinkle with some olive oil.
  7. Bake at 190°C/375F° for 35-40 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 15-20 minutes. Then turn carefully and take out of the tin. Keeps for 4-5 days in the refrigerator. For your convenience you can also easily prepare loaf in advance and freeze it until you need it.

Notes

Tip 1: It is best to store the roast in a closed box in the refrigerator or freezer.

Tip 2: Instead of whole grain breadcrumbs you can also use oats