vegan lentil loaf
- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
Ingredients1/2 cup brown (green) lentils1 cup vegetable stock1/3 cup water1 dried bay leaf3/4 cup bulgur (toasted cracked wheat) (for gluten-free version, use certified gf steel cut oats)1 cup water, boiled1/4 cup natural ketchup1 cup rolled or quick oats (ensure gf certified for gluten-free)3 tablespoons tamari (use wheat-free for wheat/gluten-free version)2 tablespoons nutritional yeast2 tablespoons ground white chia (or can use flax meal)2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce (see note for gf version)2 tablespoons tahini or sunflower seed butter2 teaspoons blackstrap molasses1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon dried basil1/8 teaspoon ground fennel (optional)Freshly ground black pepper to tasteTopping:3 – 4 tablespoon natural ketchup1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce (optional) OR 2 tsp vegan bbq sauce (optional)
Instructions
Combine the lentils, vegetable stock, 1⁄3 cup of water, and bay leaf in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, until just about tender. Once done, add the bulgur and boiling water, cover, and cook on medium-low heat for another 8 to 9 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly oil an oven-proof glass loaf pan and line the bottom of the pan with a strip of parchment paper to cover (place it in to protrude along the short ends of the pan; this helps for easier removal of the veggie loaf from the pan). Combine the topping ingredients in a small bowl.
Once the bulgur is cooked, remove the bay leaf and add all the remaining ingredients (except topping). Stir very well. Transfer the mixture to prepared pan and pack it in. Spread the topping mixture over the top.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 to 28 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes or so, before cutting to slice and serve. Serves 5-6.
Serving Size: 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DAWNM84.
Combine the lentils, vegetable stock, 1⁄3 cup of water, and bay leaf in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, until just about tender. Once done, add the bulgur and boiling water, cover, and cook on medium-low heat for another 8 to 9 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly oil an oven-proof glass loaf pan and line the bottom of the pan with a strip of parchment paper to cover (place it in to protrude along the short ends of the pan; this helps for easier removal of the veggie loaf from the pan). Combine the topping ingredients in a small bowl.
Once the bulgur is cooked, remove the bay leaf and add all the remaining ingredients (except topping). Stir very well. Transfer the mixture to prepared pan and pack it in. Spread the topping mixture over the top.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 to 28 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes or so, before cutting to slice and serve. Serves 5-6.
Serving Size: 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DAWNM84.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 224.8
- Total Fat: 6.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 881.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 36.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.0 g
- Protein: 10.8 g
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