Description
Lentil Roast (Vegan Meatloaf) is a hearty, plant-based dish that will warm your soul and impress your guests. This flavorful roast combines earthy lentils, savory spices, and wholesome ingredients to create a delicious alternative to traditional meatloaf. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this lentil roast is easy to make and sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until soft (about 5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Rinse lentils under cold water, then combine with vegetable broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until tender (20-25 minutes).
- In a large bowl, mix cooked lentils, sautéed onion and garlic, oats, spices, ketchup, and optional nuts/seeds until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing down firmly for an even surface. Top with additional ketchup if desired.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until firm and golden brown on top. Allow cooling slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg