Best Easy Lentil Loaf Recipes

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EASY LENTIL LOAF



Easy Lentil Loaf image

This recipe makes 2 loaves so you can freeze one for later or feed a big family. A perfect dinner loaf, but would also would make great open-face sandwiches for lunch. This recipe is easy and after you've cooked the lentils, everything else is stirred into a bowl, and transferred to a loaf pan to bake.

Provided by TheHippyHomemaker

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 cups water
1 (16 ounce) package lentils
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ onion, diced
1 cup minced fresh spinach
1 cup minced carrot
1 tablespoon minced garlic
12 slices bread, torn into small pieces
2 cups vegetable broth
4 eggs
¼ cup ketchup
1 packet dry vegetable soup mix
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup ketchup, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and lentils to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease two 5x9-inch loaf pans.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, spinach, carrot, and garlic in the hot oil until onion is tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix lentils, onion mixture, bread, vegetable broth, eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, soup mix, parsley, basil, and black pepper in a bowl. Divide mixture into the prepared loaf pans. Drizzle 2 tablespoons ketchup over each loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 50 minutes. Let loaves sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 406.2 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

MICHAEL'S EASY LENTIL LOAF



Michael's Easy Lentil Loaf image

This is a super easy and budget-friendly lentil loaf recipe that I've been making for a while now. With a decent side, it makes a excellent hot meal on the cheap for vegetarians.

Provided by MHawkins1116

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup lentils
nonstick cooking spray
1 cup quick-cooking oats
¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 small white onion, diced
½ cup tomato sauce
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine water and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils are soft and most of the water is evaporated, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Drain and partially mash lentils, then scrape into a mixing bowl. Stir in oats, Cheddar cheese, and onion. Add tomato sauce, egg, garlic, parsley, basil, and pepper; mix until well combined. Spoon into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with the back of the spoon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top of loaf is dry, firm, and golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Run a sharp knife around the edges of the pan and invert onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 450.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

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