Lentil Loaf

Ingredients

*For lentil meatloaf

1 can brown lentils

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, Finley chopped

3 cloves garlic minced

1 medium carrot diced

1 stalk celery diced

1/2 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

2 eggs

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon smoke paprika

1/2 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoons black pepper

*For the glaze

1/3 cup ketchup

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Optional garnish fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Mix the meatloaf in a large bowl, mash lentils slightly with a fork, leaving some texture. Add sautéed vegetables,oats, breadcrumbs, eggs, soy sauce, tomato paste, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
3. Shape the loaf: press firmly into a parchment-lined loaf pan and smooth the top.
4. Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, maple syrup and apple cider vinegar. Spread evenly over the loaf.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden and firm.
6. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro.

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