Easy Vegan Lentil Loaf
An easy vegan lentil loaf that couldn't be simpler to make, and ends up moist and full of flavour! Perfect for Christmas or Thanksgiving.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 254kcal
Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com
Ingredients
- 1 red onion, diced fairly 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 (~ 1 cup) dried red lentils
- 1 litre (~ 4 cups) vegetable stock
- 150 g (~ 1 1/2 cups) rolled oats
- Small bunch fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan (not frying pan), and add the diced onion, grated carrot and minced garlic. Cook over a medium heat for about 5 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Add the smoked paprika, curry powder, thyme, cumin and black pepper, and cook for a further minute or two. If you’re planning to use low sodium stock, you might also want to add a little salt.
- Next, add the red lentils and the veggie stock. Bring to a simmer, and cook for around 20 minutes, stirring regularly, until the lentils are soft. Towards the end of the cooking time, preheat the oven to 180°C (Gas Mark 4 / 350°F).
- Next add the oats and chopped chives, and mix thoroughly to combine. The mixture should be moist, but not runny.
- Thoroughly oil a metal loaf tin (mine measured 9 x 5 inches), and transfer the mixture to the tin. Smooth out the top of the mixture until flat.
- Place in the centre of the oven and cook for around 40 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before turning out the loaf and slicing.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Vegan Lentil Loaf
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 254
Calories from Fat 40
% Daily Value*
Fat 4.4g7%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 12mg1%
Potassium 500mg14%
Carbohydrates 41.6g14%
Fiber 13.8g55%
Sugar 2.3g3%
Protein 12.6g25%
Calcium 52mg5%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.