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

md sabina
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I love the浓郁的风味of this lentil loaf.


Ejoke Dinah
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal.


Colleen Martinson
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This lentil loaf is a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks.


Blessing Lucky
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I'm always looking for new and easy vegetarian dishes to make, and this lentil loaf fits the bill perfectly.


Marcus Brewer
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This lentil loaf is a great option for a quick and easy meal. It's also a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet.


Bibechan Adhikari
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this lentil loaf. It's a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber.


David Chavez Hernandez
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This lentil loaf is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a great source of protein and fiber.


Gulraiz Rajput
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I made this lentil loaf for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


hamza Hamza qureshi
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This is the best lentil loaf recipe I've ever tried. It's moist and flavorful, and it holds together perfectly.


Adnan Majeed
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I love this lentil loaf! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


S Jani
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This lentil loaf is absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing, and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


inzimam hayat
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I've made this lentil loaf several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks, and it's also a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet.


Noyon Ajgar bangla tv channel
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for new and easy vegetarian dishes to make, and this one fits the bill perfectly. The lentil loaf is delicious and satisfying, and it's a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Chano Asiraf
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I made this lentil loaf last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the浓郁的风味and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Yariel Melquin
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This lentil loaf is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber. It's also incredibly easy to make, and it's a great option for a quick and easy meal.