Description
A hearty and satisfying vegan meatloaf made with lentils, vegetables, and oats, perfect for a wholesome plant-based dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry brown or green lentils
- 2 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 5 tbsp water (flax egg)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the glaze:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Rinse lentils and add them to a pot with water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until soft. Drain any excess liquid.
- While lentils cook, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and red bell pepper until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Prepare flax egg by mixing ground flaxseed with water and let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, sautéed vegetables, oats, breadcrumbs, tomato paste, soy sauce, flax egg, and seasonings. Mix well and mash slightly with a fork or potato masher until it holds together.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing it down firmly and smoothing the top.
- Mix ketchup, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar for the glaze. Spread evenly over the top of the loaf.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until firm and lightly browned. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- You can make this loaf ahead and reheat slices as needed.
- Use gluten-free oats and breadcrumbs to make it gluten-free.
- Add chopped walnuts for extra texture and richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
