Easy Lentil Loaf Recipe

Name: Easy Lentil Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups water; 1 (16 ounce) package lentils; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 onion, diced; 1 cup minced fresh spinach; 1 cup minced carrot; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 12 slices bread, torn into small pieces; 2 cups vegetable broth; 4 eggs; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1 packet dry vegetable soup mix; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 cup ketchup, or to taste

Servings: persons

5 cups water
1 (16 ounce) package lentils
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
1 cup minced fresh spinach
1 cup minced carrot
1 tablespoon minced garlic
12 slices bread, torn into small pieces
2 cups vegetable broth
4 eggs
1/4 cup ketchup
1 packet dry vegetable soup mix
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup ketchup, or to taste

1
Bring water and lentils to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Drain.
2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease two 5x9-inch loaf pans.
3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, spinach, carrot, and garlic in the hot oil until onion is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
4
Mix lentils, onion mixture, bread, vegetable broth, eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, soup mix, parsley, basil, and black pepper in a bowl. Divide mixture into the prepared loaf pans. Drizzle 2 tablespoons ketchup over each loaf.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 50 minutes. Let loaves sit for 10 minutes before serving.

314

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups water, 1 (16 ounce) package lentils, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Easy Lentil Loaf falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Easy Lentil Loaf

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Variations & substitutions

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