Nutty Meatless Loaf Recipe

Name: Nutty Meatless Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups dried red lentils; 2 medium carrots, shredded; ¾ cup dried apricots, chopped or ¾ cup golden raisin; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons garam masala or 2 teaspoons jamaican jerk seasoning; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 ½ cups cooked brown rice; ¾ cup pecans, toasted and chopped; ½ cup mango chutney; salt; ¼ cup red pepper, chopped; ¼ cup fresh mango, chopped; cilantro (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups dried red lentils
2 medium carrots, shredded
¾ cup dried apricots, chopped or ¾ cup golden raisin
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons garam masala or 2 teaspoons jamaican jerk seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ cups cooked brown rice
¾ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
½ cup mango chutney
salt
¼ cup red pepper, chopped
¼ cup fresh mango, chopped
cilantro (to garnish)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a medium saucepan, bring lentils and 3 cups of water to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes, drain and set aside.
3
In a skillet, heat oil and cook carrots, apricots, onion, celery, garam masala, and garlic until tender, stirring occasionally.
4
In a large bowl, combine eggs, cooked lentils, carrot mixture, brown rice, 2/3 cup of chopped nuts, half the chutney, and 1 teaspoon salt.
5
Press mixture firmly into a deep dish pie plate; bake, uncovered, 25 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine remaining chutney, red pepper, mango, and remaining nuts.
7
Spoon mixture on top of meatless loaf; bake until heated through (160 degrees F) about another 10 minutes.
8
Garnish with fresh cilantro; cut into wedges to serve.

736

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups dried red lentils, 2 medium carrots, shredded, ¾ cup dried apricots, chopped or ¾ cup golden raisin, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Nutty Meatless Loaf falls under the General 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!

Nutty Meatless Loaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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