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Lentil Quinoa Loaf
[Vegan]

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Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler are Personal Wellness Coaches, authors of The Vegan Weightloss Manifesto,... Read More

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    Ingredients You Need for Lentil Quinoa Loaf [Vegan]

    • 3/4 cup red lentils
    • 2 1/2 cups water
    • 1/2 cup quinoa
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or water
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 1 carrot thinly chopped
    • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
    • 1 bell pepper chopped
    • 2 teaspoons curry powder
    • 1/2 cup almonds chopped
    • 2 chia eggs mix 1 tablespoon chia with 1/4 cup water = 1 egg
    • 3/4 cup quick cooking oats
    • 1 cup fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
    • salt and pepper to taste
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    How to Prepare Lentil Quinoa Loaf [Vegan]

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
    2. In a medium saucepan, bring the lentils and 2 ½ cups water to a boil.
    3. Reduce to simmer, covered and cook for about 25 minutes until the lentils are tender.
    4. Drain any excess water from the lentils.
    5. In a separate small pan, bring the quinoa and 1 cup water to boil.
    6. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until all of the water is absorbed.
    7. In a large frying pan, heat the coconut oil or water over medium heat and add the onions, carrot and mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
    8. Add the bell pepper and curry and continue to cook for about 4 minutes. adding more water as needed .
    9. In a large bowl, add the chia eggs, oatmeal, lentils, quinoa, vegetables, nuts, parsley and salt and pepper. Mix well.
    10. Shape the mixture into 2 medium size oval loafs or pour the mixture into a loaf pan that has been lightly coated with coconut oil,then press down until even on top.
    11. Place in a 350 degree F oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until firm and golden brown.
    12. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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