Best 5 Nutty Lentil Loaf Recipes

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For vegetarians and vegans looking for a hearty and filling meal, the nutty lentil loaf is an excellent choice. Packed with protein and flavor, this dish is not only delicious but also a great source of essential nutrients. With a variety of recipes available, there is sure to be a nutty lentil loaf recipe that will satisfy everyone's taste buds. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or something more unique, this article will provide you with the information you need to find the best recipe for your next meal.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

NUT ROAST



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Bake a satisfying vegetarian loaf with lentils, chestnut mushrooms and cheese to go with all the classic roast dinner trimmings.

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tbsp olive oil
15g butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 sticks celery, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
200g chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped
1 red pepper, halved, deseeded and finely diced
1 large carrot, grated
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
100g red lentils
2 tbsp tomato purée
300ml vegetable stock
100g fresh breadcrumbs
150g mixed nuts such as walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, roughly chopped
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
100g mature cheddar, grated
handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
1 sprig rosemary
400ml passata

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/ fan 160C/ gas 4 and line the base and sides of a 1.5 litre loaf tin with parchment paper.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 15g butter in a large frying pan and cook 1 finely chopped large onion and 2 finely chopped celery sticks for about 5 mins until beginning to soften.
  • Stir in 2 finely chopped garlic cloves and 200g finely chopped chestnut mushrooms and cook for a further 10 mins.
  • Stir in 1 finely diced red pepper and 1 grated carrot and cook for about 3 mins then add 1 tsp dried oregano and 1 tsp smoked paprika and cook for just a minute.
  • Add 100g red lentils and 2 tbsp tomato purée and cook for about 1 min, then add 300ml vegetable stock and simmer over a very gentle heat until all the liquid has been absorbed and the mixture is fairly dry. This should take about 25 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Finally, stir in 100g fresh breadcrumbs, 150g chopped mixed nuts, 3 lightly beaten large eggs, 100g grated mature cheddar, a handful of finely chopped flat-leaf parsley and a pinch of salt and some ground black pepper.
  • Stir to mix well then spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and press down the surface.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 mins, then remove the foil and bake for a further 20 mins until firm when pressed gently.
  • Meanwhile, to make the sauce, heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil very gently then add 2 finely sliced garlic cloves and 1 rosemary sprig and heat without colouring.
  • Pour in 400ml passata and add a pinch of salt and some ground black pepper. Simmer gently for just 15 mins.
  • Allow the loaf to cool in the tin for about 10 mins then turn out onto a serving board or plate. Remove the baking paper and cut into slices and serve with a little of the tomato sauce.
  • To make a vegan nut roast, use an extra tbsp of oil in place of butter, no cheese and 3 tbsp egg replacer. Bake your nut roast for 1 hour. The loaf will still be soft in the middle after cooking.
  • It can be cooked in advance and then chilled, sliced and reheated to make it easier to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 816 calories, Fat 52 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

LENTIL AND NUT LOAF



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This loaf has a lot of flavor and is pretty moist. Use as much or as little spice as you like. You can use the left overs for sandwiches.

Provided by MiaJean

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h50m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups cooked green lentils
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1/2 cup pecans, ground
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
2 jalapeno peppers
2 garlic cloves
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 -3 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 dash spike seasoning
1 dash salt
1 -2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
ketchup or barbecue sauce, for the top

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350.
  • saute onions,mushrooms,garlic,and peppers in a bit of oil till soft.
  • puree the cooked lentils,sauted veges,and ground almonds.
  • add spices,eggs and bread crumbs.
  • pour mixture into greased loaf pan.
  • cover with foil and cook for 60 minute.
  • uncover and add ketchup or barbeque sauce to top place back in oven and cook for another 20-30 minutes.
  • remove from oven let cool and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.3, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 375.9, Carbohydrate 88, Fiber 33.8, Sugar 8.7, Protein 34.4

NUTTY LENTIL LOAF



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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

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

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

EASY LENTIL LOAF



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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

Tips:

  • Soaking the lentils: Soaking the lentils overnight or for at least 4 hours before cooking helps to reduce the cooking time and makes them easier to digest.
  • Rinsing the lentils: Rinsing the lentils before cooking helps to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Chopping the vegetables: Chopping the vegetables into small pieces helps them to cook evenly.
  • Using a food processor: Using a food processor to chop the vegetables and lentils makes the process easier and faster.
  • Seasoning the loaf: Seasoning the loaf with salt, pepper, and other spices helps to enhance the flavor.
  • Baking the loaf: Baking the loaf in a preheated oven helps to ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Letting the loaf cool: Letting the loaf cool for a few minutes before slicing helps to prevent it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

The Nutty Lentil Loaf is a delicious and nutritious vegetarian dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover lentils. With its combination of lentils, vegetables, and nuts, the Nutty Lentil Loaf is a hearty and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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