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vegan lentil loaf

Vegan Lentil Loaf [gluten-free]

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  • Author: Melanie@Veggiejam
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Total Time: 60 min
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x

Description

This vegan lentil loaf is not just a great side dish for special occasions. It is full of good-for-you ingredients and on the table within 1 hour.


Ingredients

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  • 1 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 large parsnip
  • 7 oz mushrooms (200 g)
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste (50 g)
  • 2 cups cooked brown lentils (330 g)
  • 1 cup oat flour (100 g)
  • 1/4 cup chickpea flour (25 g)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 2 tsp thyme, dried
  • 2 tsp sage, dried
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Glaze

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion and garlic. Peel the parsnip and dice into small cubes. Dice the celery and finely chop the mushrooms.
  2. Sauté the onion and garlic in a large pan in a little water for 1-2 minutes. Add the vegetables and continue to sauté for 10-12 minutes. Stir from time to time.
  3. Stir in the soy sauce, yeast flakes and spices and remove from the heat.
  4. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
  5. Mix the chickpea flour with 4 tbsp water.
  6. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a large bowl and add the remaining ingredients, including the chickpea flour mixture. First mix roughly with a spoon and then work with your hands until you have a sticky mixture.
  7. Pour the lentil mixture into a lined baking tin (or use one made of silicone) and press flat.
  8. For the sauce, stir together the tomato paste with the vinegar and maple syrup and 2-3 tablespoons of water and brush over the lentil loaf.
  9. Bake in the oven for approx. 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool slightly for approx. 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.