Ultimate Lentil Walnut Loaf

Name: Ultimate Lentil Walnut Loaf
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 2 (14-ounce/398 mL) cans of lentils, drained and rinsed*; 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons (10 mL) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups finely chopped sweet onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 1 cup grated carrot; 1/3 cup peeled and grated sweet apple; 1/3 cup dried cranberries (chopped) or raisins; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Fine sea salt, to taste (I use about 1 teaspoon); Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons ground flax; 1/2 cup oat flour; 1/2 cup spelt bread crumbs (or bread crumbs of choice); 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1/4 cup (60 mL) ketchup; 2 tablespoons (30 mL) unsweetened applesauce or apple butter; 2 tablespoons (30 mL) balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon (15 mL) pure maple syrup

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:1h

This lentil walnut loaf is so delicious, you'll find it hard to resist. Raved about by readers, husbands, children, and recipes testers alike, many claim it’s better than traditional meatloaf. The beauty of creating a lentil loaf (as opposed to a meatloaf) is that you can taste the mixture as you go without having to worry about the raw meat. This results in a perfectly seasoned loaf and, trust me, the batter tastes so good! Lentil loaves can be temperamental, so it’s best to follow the directions exactly as written as I’ve tested this multiple ways. Even minor changes to this recipe can result in a loaf that doesn’t stick together as well. I love to serve this loaf with my stunning Cauliflower Carrot Mash, applesauce, and/or steamed broccoli or greens. This lentil loaf is inspired by Terry Walters' Clean Food Lentil Loaf recipe.

Updated at: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:31:39 GMT