Savory Lentil Loaf (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Veggies and Legumes
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2 cups (500 ml) of cooked green or French lentils
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1/2 red bell pepper chopped into small bits
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2 stalks of celery diced
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1/2 yellow onion sliced
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2 medium carrots cut into cubes
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1 and 1/4 cups (315 ml) of cremini mushrooms diced
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2 cloves of garlic finely minced
→ Spices & Condiments
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1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper
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1 tablespoon of BBQ sauce
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2 tablespoons of tomato paste
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1/4 teaspoon of salt
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1 tablespoon of fresh parsley
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2 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds
→ Other Ingredients
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1/2 cup (125 ml) of quick-cooking oats
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A pinch of brown sugar
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1/3 cup (85 ml) of ketchup
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1/2 cup (125 ml) of breadcrumbs
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 176°C. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a big pan over medium heat, sauté carrots, celery, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms with your salt and pepper.
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Throw in the minced garlic and stir for another minute.
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Add lentils, cooked veggies, tomato paste, BBQ sauce, flaxseeds, parsley, oats, and breadcrumbs to your food processor. Add salt and pepper. Pulse gently so the mixture stays textured.
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Mold the mixture into a loaf shape.
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Pop your lentil loaf into the oven for 35 minutes.
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Take the loaf out and spread ketchup over it. Lightly sprinkle with brown sugar.
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Put it back in the oven for another 10 minutes to develop a caramelized top.
# Notes:
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To keep the loaf firm, don't over-process the mixture in the food processor.