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It all starts with a base of carrot, celery, onion and garlic sautéd in olive oil with a pinch of salt. This loaf recipe contains layers of flavor starting with the veggies and tomato paste through to the sweet and tangy glaze on top.

Lentil Loaf With Tomato Glaze [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Serves

6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked lentils and 4 cups of cooked lentils
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped super-tiny (half cup or so)
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped super-tiny (half cup or so)
  • 2 chopped carrots super-tiny (half cup or so)
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste (or ketchup if none)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • salt and pepper
Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar

Preparation

  1. If using uncooked lentils, boil 2 cups of  them in 5 cups of water. Leave them until they are soft.
  2. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Chop the onion, celery and carrot as tiny as possible. I pulse them in the food processor until they're tiny.
  4. In a skillet add olive oil to heat and add the vegetables with a good pinch of salt.
  5. When they are already starting to brown, stir in the garlic. Leave it for about 10 min. They're ready when the garlic is cooked.
  6. Add the lentils with the remaining ingredients and cooked vegetables in a large bowl.
  7. Add salt and pepper.
  8. Put the mixture into a loaf pan prepared with a piece of parchment paper first. It is better if the paper come out of the mold, it make it easier when transferring to a serving platter.
  9. Press the mixture with a spoon and top it with the glaze.  I add, about half of it. (To prepare the glaze, just mix all ingredients in a bowl.)
  10. Put the lentil loaf  in the oven for 30-45 min. until it is browned and feels firm.

Nutritional Information

Total Calories: 2414 | Total Carbs: 240 g | Total Fat: 64 g | Total Protein: 89 g | Total Sodium: 1140 g | Total Sugar: 62 g (Per Serving) Calories: 402 | Carbs: 40 g | Fat: 11 g | Protein: 15 g | Sodium: 190 g | Sugar: 10 g Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.


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Alejandra Graf

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I'm a food lover, love to eat and cook with whole and clean ingredients. I love to create and prepare dishes that nourish body, mind, and soul. That is why I started my blog Brown Sugar and Vanilla  (the Spanish version of which is here), to share my passion and my take on food.

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  2. 2 cups uncooked lentils and 4 cups of cooked lentils. Will definately make this but I am assuming that you mean two cups uncooked lentils or four cups cooked.