Yield: Serves 4-6
Skill level: Moderate
Lentil loaf is a hearty, plant-based alternative to traditional meatloaf, and this version adds a subtle sweetness from fresh apples. Packed with vegetables, oats, and protein-rich lentils, it delivers a satisfying texture and balanced flavor. Easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this recipe is both nourishing and comforting while offering a fresh twist on a classic dish.
This vegan lentil loaf is packed with apples, veggies, and protein. A healthy twist on a classic comfort dish.
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons ground flax seeds
- ⅓ cup warm water
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 Autumn Glory® apple, grated
- ½ sweet onion, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 (15oz) can black lentils
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup ketchup or BBQ sauce
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground flaxseed and warm water, then let sit for 3 minutes. This will create a thick gel-like consistency.
- In a blender or food processor, add rolled oats and pulse until a fine oat flour forms, with a few whole oats still remaining.
- Next, wash and grate the Autumn Glory apple; dice the celery and carrot.
- Add the oat flour, apple, celery, carrot, lentils, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper to the mixing bowl with the flaxseed mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Add mix to a greased loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes. At 30 minutes, remove from the oven, top with ketchup or BBQ sauce of your choice, and return to the oven to finish baking.
- Garnish with apple slices, bake in the 350-degree oven for about 10 minutes, and then enjoy!
Recipe created by Healthy Grocery Girl for Superfresh Growers®.
