Description
A hearty and comforting Lentil Meatloaf that’s perfect for family dinners and gatherings. Packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the lentils in vegetable broth until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain any excess liquid.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in a skillet until translucent.
- Mix the cooked lentils, sautéed onion and garlic, grated carrot, chopped bell pepper, breadcrumbs, ketchup, soy sauce, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased loaf pan and shape it into a loaf.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until firm and golden on top.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Rinse lentils thoroughly to ensure a cleaner taste and adjust seasoning to your preference. Consider adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg