Best 4 Apple Quinoa Lentil Loaf Recipes

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APPLE QUINOA LENTIL LOAF



Apple Quinoa Lentil Loaf image

This vegan alternative to meatloaf is bursting with hearty flavor from apples, carrots, celery, walnuts and a cranberry-tomato glaze.

Provided by Whitney English

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onions
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 apple, peeled, cored and roughly chopped
4 celery stalks, roughly chopped
2 large carrots, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1/2 cup warm water
2 cups cooked lentils or drained, canned lentils
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup oat flour
1 tablespoon finely chopped thyme leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped sage leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup cranberry sauce or pureed cooked cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a loaf pan with parchment.
  • In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, walnuts and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the apple, celery, and carrots in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped (or finely chop with a knife). Add to the skillet and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the flaxseed and water in a small bowl. Stir and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Combine the lentils and quinoa in the food processor. Pulse until incorporated, but still chunky. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the apple-walnut mixture, oat flour, flaxseed mixture, thyme, rosemary, sage, and salt. Gently mix to combine, then transfer to the prepared loaf pan.
  • Stir to combine the ketchup and cranberry sauce in a small bowl. Spread half over the loaf with a basting brush or spoon. Reserve the rest for serving.
  • Bake until the loaf is heated through and the glaze starts to caramelize, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the loaf rest for 10 to 15 minutes, then serve with the remaining sauce.

APPLE LOAF



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With a large abundance of apples on hand all year round, here is a recipe that is tender and has a delicate apple flavor.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup apples - peeled, cored and shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Mix together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and nuts.
  • In a large bowl, beat margarine, sugar and 1 egg until smooth. Beat in second egg, and stir in vanilla. Stir in shredded apples. Pour flour mixture into batter; stir just until moistened. Spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes, then remove from pan. Place on a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 256.8 mg, Sugar 18 g

DELICIOUS LENTIL LOAF



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I know nobody expects the words 'lentils' and 'delicious' in the same recipe title, but this lentil loaf is a hit with vegans, vegetarians and even meat-eaters! I've left the glaze open to your own tastes, you can use anything from barbeque sauce to your own mother's meatloaf glaze. Please add your glaze recipes into the comments!

Provided by Julie

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 ½ cups water
1 cup brown lentils
⅓ cup water
3 tablespoons ground flax seed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, minced
1 cup minced fresh mushrooms
1 cup minced celery
2 large cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup quick-cooking oats
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons smoky barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Combine 2 1/2 cups water and lentils in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover saucepan, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed and lentils are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Mix 1/3 cup water and ground flax seed together in a bowl; set aside until thickened, at least 10 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, mushrooms, celery, and garlic until softened and liquid from mushrooms has evaporated, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Transfer cooked lentils to a food processor and pulse until about 75 percent of lentils are mashed. Mix onion-mushroom mixture, flax seed-water mixture, oats, flour, basil, black pepper, salt, and onion powder into lentils until well combined. Press lentil mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Combine ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and barbeque sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until glaze is smooth and brown sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat.
  • Bake loaf in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Spread 1/4 cup glaze over lentil loaf; continue baking until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes more. Serve lentil loaf with remaining glaze on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 13.5 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 643.4 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

APPLE QUINOA SPOON BREAD



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My cousin is a strict vegetarian, so creating satisfying veggie dishes is my yearly challenge. This spoon bread can act as an amazing Thanksgiving side, but the addition of hearty, healthy quinoa and vegetables make it a well-rounded casserole. Pair it with a seasonal salad to make a filling vegetarian meal. -Christine Wendland, Browns Mills, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup water
1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small apple, peeled and diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small parsnip, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 cups 2% milk, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute apple, onion and parsnip with celery seed and 1/2 teaspoon salt until softened, 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in sage., In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. In another bowl, whisk together egg and 1 cup milk. Add to cornmeal mixture, stirring just until moistened. Fold in quinoa and apple mixture., Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Pour remaining milk over top., Bake, uncovered, until edges are golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Cook the Quinoa and Lentils Ahead of Time: You can cook the quinoa and lentils ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for later use. This will save you time when you're ready to make the loaf.
  • Use a Food Processor: A food processor will make quick work of chopping the vegetables and nuts. If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the ingredients by hand, but it will take a little longer.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter will make the loaf tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the Loaf in a Loaf Pan: A loaf pan will help the loaf keep its shape while it's baking.
  • Let the Loaf Cool Completely Before Slicing: Letting the loaf cool completely will help it hold its shape when you slice it.

Conclusion:

This apple quinoa lentil loaf is a delicious and healthy vegetarian dish that's perfect for a hearty meal. It's packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, and it's also gluten-free. The loaf is easy to make and can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a salad.

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