How to Make Delicious Lentil Loaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to vegetarian or vegan dining, finding a satisfying and delicious entrée can sometimes be a challenge. But fear not, because this recipe for Delicious Lentil Loaf is here to save the day! Packed full of protein, fiber, and savory flavors, this lentil loaf is sure to become a staple in your meat-free meal rotation.

This recipe is a twist on the classic meatloaf, using lentils as the base instead of ground beef or turkey. Not only does this make it a healthier option, but ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup brown lentils
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons ground flax seed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1 cup minced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup minced celery
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup quick-cooking oats
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • 2 tablespoons smoky barbeque sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Combine 2 1/2 cups water and lentils in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover saucepan, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed and lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Mix 1/3 cup water and ground flax seed together in a bowl; set aside until thickened, at least 10 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, mushrooms, celery, and garlic until softened and liquid from mushrooms has evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Transfer cooked lentils to a food processor and pulse until about 75 percent of lentils are mashed. Mix onion-mushroom mixture, flax seed-water mixture, oats, flour, basil, black pepper, salt, and onion powder into lentils until well combined. Press lentil mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Combine ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and barbeque sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until glaze is smooth and brown sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat.
  • Bake loaf in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Spread 1/4 cup glaze over lentil loaf; continue baking until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes more. Serve lentil loaf with remaining glaze on the side.
  • Nutrition

    318 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 643mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 14g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 624mg