Biggest Loser Spiced Bean Loaf Recipe

Name: Biggest Loser Spiced Bean Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil flavored cooking spray; 1 onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 carrot, peeled, grated (squeeze out any juice); 2 stalks celery, diced; 12 red capsicum, diced (optional, see description); 1 (400 g) can lentils, rinsed, drained (we used brown); 1 (400 g) can red kidney beans, rinsed, drained; 1 zucchini, grated (squeeze out any juice); 2 eggs; ½ cup passata or ½ cup pasta sauce; 1 ½ tablespoons pine nuts (optional, see description) (optional); ¼ cup corn kernel (optional, see description) (optional); ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste); 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; ¾ cup wheat germ

Servings: persons

olive oil flavored cooking spray
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 carrot, peeled, grated (squeeze out any juice)
2 stalks celery, diced
12 red capsicum, diced (optional, see description)
1 (400 g) can lentils, rinsed, drained (we used brown)
1 (400 g) can red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
1 zucchini, grated (squeeze out any juice)
2 eggs
½ cup passata or ½ cup pasta sauce
1 ½ tablespoons pine nuts (optional, see description) (optional)
¼ cup corn kernel (optional, see description) (optional)
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
¾ cup wheat germ

1
Preheat oven to 200C (400F) and line a 5cup loaf tin with baking paper.
2
Spray frypan with olive spray and place over a medium heat.
3
Cook onion, garlic, carrot, celery and capsicum until soft.
4
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
5
Combine beans and lentils then puree two thirds in a blender.
6
Return puree to the whole beans and lentils and fold in all other ingredients.
7
If mixture seems wet a little more wheatgerm may be needed.
8
Press mixture firmly into loaf tin.
9
Bake for 50 minutes or until mixture is firm to touch.
10
Serve as you would your usual meatloaf recipe.

407

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: olive oil flavored cooking spray, 1 onion, diced, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 carrot, peeled, grated (squeeze out any juice), and more.

Yes, Biggest Loser Spiced Bean Loaf falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Biggest Loser Spiced Bean Loaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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