Lentil Loaf Recipe

Name: Lentil Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown lentils; 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water; 1 onion medium, diced; 1/2 cup carrots finely diced; 1/2 cup celery finely diced; 1 cup cremini mushrooms finely diced; 4 cloves garlic minced; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped; 1/2 cup rolled oats; 1/2 cup flour; 1 egg chia, 1 Tbsp chia seeds soaked in 4 Tbsp water; salt; 1/4 cup ketchup mixed with 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

1 cup brown lentils
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water
1 onion medium, diced
1/2 cup carrots finely diced
1/2 cup celery finely diced
1 cup cremini mushrooms finely diced
4 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup flour
1 egg chia, 1 Tbsp chia seeds soaked in 4 Tbsp water
salt
1/4 cup ketchup mixed with 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

1
Bring the lentils and the broth to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 40 minutes. Let sit and cool for about 15 minutes.
2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the onions, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.
3
Prepare the chia egg by mixing chia seeds and water in a bowl and let sit until thickened.
4
Transfer the lentils to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork until most is roughly mashed. Pour in the vegetables and add the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, parsley, oats, flour, chia egg, and salt and pepper. Mix well.
5
Pour into a greased loaf pan and press down firmly to pack it in.
6
Bake for 10 minutes and brush half of the balsamic glaze on top. Bake for an additional 30 minutes.
7
Brush the rest of the balsamic glaze on top and serve!

338

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown lentils, 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water, 1 onion medium, diced, 1/2 cup carrots finely diced, and more.

Yes, 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!

Lentil Loaf

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