Description
A simple, hearty, and flavorful vegan lentil loaf that’s perfect for holiday meals like Christmas or Thanksgiving. Packed with spices, veggies, and oats, it’s a delicious meatless option everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
1 red onion, diced small
1 medium carrot, grated
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon mild curry powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
200 g (about 1 cup) dried red lentils
1 liter (4 cups) vegetable stock
150 g (1 1/2 cups) rolled oats
Small bunch fresh chives, chopped
Oil, for greasing the loaf pan
Instructions
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add a little oil. Add the diced onion, grated carrot, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the smoked paprika, curry powder, thyme, cumin, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the spices to bloom. If using low-sodium stock, you may wish to add a pinch of salt.
- Add the red lentils and vegetable stock, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in the rolled oats and chopped chives, mixing until well combined. The mixture should be moist but not runny.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and thoroughly grease a 9x5-inch metal loaf pan with oil.
- Transfer the lentil mixture to the prepared loaf pan, pressing down firmly and smoothing the top. Bake in the center of the oven for about 40 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and crispy on top.
- Let the loaf cool for 5 minutes before turning it out onto a plate and slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- If using low-sodium vegetable stock, you may need to add a pinch of salt to taste.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 254 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
