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Description
A hearty lentil walnut loaf perfect for holiday meals. Packed with protein and flavor, it’s a satisfying vegetarian main dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup green lentils, cooked
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until softened.
- Combine cooked lentils, walnuts, breadcrumbs, eggs, tomato paste, and spices in a large bowl.
- Add sautéed vegetables and mix well.
- Press mixture into prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes until firm and golden.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs.
- Can be made ahead and reheated.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg