Best Nutty Lentil Loaf Recipes

NUTTY LENTIL LOAF

NUTTY LENTIL LOAF image

Categories Bean Bake

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup dry lentils
3 cups water
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2/3 cup chopped carrots
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped bell pepper
2 eggs lightly beaten
2 tbsp whole wheat flour
3/4 cup unsalted raw cashews, chopped
1/4 cup raisins
1 tsp dried thyme

Steps:

Cook the lentils in the water until soft, about 45 minutes. Cook the onion and garlic in oil stirring until the onion is translucent. Add the carrots, celery, and pepper. Simmer covered until the carrots are tender, about 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350. In a large bowl, mix together the lentils, vegetable mixture and remaining ingredients. Spoon into oiled loaf pan. Bake until firm, about 45 minutes.

NUTTY LENTIL LOAF

Nutty Lentil Loaf image

In response to a request, this recipe came from Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook.This is a one dish meal that is perfect to take along on day hikes or to eat at home!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup dry lentils
3 cups water
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup chopped carrot
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
3/4 cup unsalted raw cashews, chopped
1/4 cup raisins
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

In medium saucepan, cook the lentils in the water until soft, about 45 minutes.
Drain and set aside.
Cook the onion and garlic in the oil, stirring, until the onion is translucent.
Add the carrots and celery.
Simmer, covered, until the carrots are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Let cool.
Preheat the oven to 350*F.
In a large bowl, mix together the lentils, vegetable mixture and remaining ingredients.
(In response to the loaf being a little dry, you could add in about 1/8 cup broth or cooking water here to make it moister).
Spoon into an oiled loaf pan.
Bake until firm, about 45 minutes.
Serve warm.
(Or let the loaf cool and wrap it in foil for transport. On the trail, slice and serve loaf as is, or use the slices in sandwiches.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.6, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 71.7, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 17.4, Sugar 9.8, Protein 20.8

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