Name: Veggie-Packed Lentil Loaf
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flax meal; 6 tablespoons water; olive oil, to taste; 1 carrot, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced; ½ cup diced yellow onion; 2 cups diced cremini mushrooms; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup diced red bell pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon vegan worcestershire; 2 cups cooked lentils; ¾ cup cooked brown rice; ¾ cup quick-cooking oats; ¼ cup ketchup; 1 teaspoon maple syrup

Method

12 steps

To make the flax eggs, combine the flax meal and water in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside for at least 10 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a large saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the carrot and celery and cook until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.
Add the onion and mushrooms. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the onion is semi-translucent.
Add another drizzle of olive oil to the pan, then add the garlic, bell pepper, and tomato paste. Cook for 2 more minutes, until the tomato paste is slightly darkened.
Add the salt, black pepper, parsley, and thyme and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant.
Add the soy sauce and vegan Worcestershire sauce and cook for 2 more minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Remove the pan from the heat.
In a food processor, combine the lentils, brown rice, oats, flax eggs, and sautéed vegetables. Pulse 10-12 times, until the mixture is slightly chunky.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
To make the glaze, combine the ketchup and maple syrup in a small bowl. Brush half of the glaze on top of the loaf, reserving the rest for later.
Bake the loaf for 45-50 minutes, or until a fork inserted in the center comes out clean.
Brush the loaf with the remaining glaze, then slice and serve.