Best 19 Lentil Loaf Recipes

DELICIOUS LENTIL LOAF

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.

LENTIL LOAF

Steps:

• Place lentils and broth in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. Coat paper with cooking spray., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute carrots, onion and mushrooms until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in herbs. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly., Add cheese, rice, egg, egg white, seasonings and lentils to vegetables; mix well. Mix tomato paste and water; spread over loaf., Bake until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°, 45-50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

VEGGIE-PACKED LENTIL LOAF RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• To make the flax eggs, combine the flax meal and water in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside for at least 10 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a large saucepan, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the carrot and celery and cook until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.
• Add the onion and mushrooms. Cook another 3-4 minutes, until the onions are semi-translucent.
• Add another drizzle of olive oil to the pan, then add the garlic, bell pepper, and tomato paste. Cook for 2 more minutes, until the tomato paste is slightly browned.
• Add the salt, pepper, parsley, and thyme, and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant.
• Add the soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce and cook for 2 more minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Remove the pan from the heat.
• In a food processor, add the lentils, brown rice, oats, flax eggs, and sautéed vegetables. Pulse 10-12 times until the mixture is slightly chunky.
• Transfer the mixture to a parchment paper-lined loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
• To make the glaze, combine the ketchup and maple syrup in a small bowl. Brush half of glaze on top of loaf, reserving the other half for later.
• Bake the loaf for 45-50 minutes, or until an fork inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• Brush with the remaining glaze, then slice and serve.
• Enjoy!

EASY LENTIL LOAF

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.

MICHAEL'S EASY LENTIL LOAF

Steps:

• Combine water and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils are soft and most of the water is evaporated, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
• Drain and partially mash lentils, then scrape into a mixing bowl. Stir in oats, Cheddar cheese, and onion. Add tomato sauce, egg, garlic, parsley, basil, and pepper; mix until well combined. Spoon into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with the back of the spoon.
• Bake in the preheated oven until top of loaf is dry, firm, and golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Run a sharp knife around the edges of the pan and invert onto a serving platter.

RED LENTIL LOAF

Steps:

• Rinse lentils. Put them in a medium saucepan. Add water just to cover and a good pinch of salt. Bring to a boil high, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes, until very soft. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cumin, garlic and carrots, seasoning mixture well with salt and pepper. Add lemon zest and juice, and cayenne.
• Transfer drained red lentils and onion mixture to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until it's the consistency of soft mashed potato, a bit lumpy. The mixture should be bright, peppery, lemony and well salted. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• In a small bowl, beat the eggs with a fork. Add the cilantro and beat together. Pour egg mixture into lentil mixture and pulse to incorporate. Add oats and mix in.
• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a loaf pan with olive oil. Lay a wide strip of parchment paper into the pan, leaving an overhang on two sides to help in removing cake later. Pour lentil mixture into the pan, smoothing the top. Fold excess parchment over the top. Bake until nicely browned, about 1 hour. Remove from pan and let cool. (The loaf is easier to cut if cooled.) Cut into 1-inch slices.
• In a small bowl, mix together yogurt and cucumbers, and season with salt. Warm the slices up briefly in a 350-degree oven, if desired. Even better: Griddle the slices with a bit of oil in a nonstick or cast-iron pan until crisp and golden on both sides. Or simply serve at room temperature.
• Spoon yogurt-cucumber sauce over each slice and sprinkle with scallion, dill and red-pepper flakes. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, if you wish.

LENTIL LOAF

Steps:

• Combine lentils and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups cooked lentils, bread, eggs, broth, tomato paste, basil, garlic powder, black pepper, parsley, olive oil, and dry soup mix. Spread into prepared pan.
• Bake for 40 minutes. Sprinkle top with dry bread crumbs, and continue baking another 10 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

LENTIL-MUSHROOM WALNUT LOAF

Steps:

• Note: to make lentils, sort 1 ¼ cup dried lentils in a medium saucepan over high heat; combine the lentils with 2 cups water (do not add salt); bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered until the lentils are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350°.
• In a big bowl, combine all the ingredients except the cheese; mix well.
• Turn the mixture into a lightly oiled 8x8 inch glass baking pan; gently pat down.
• Bake until the loaf is firm and the top is lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
• Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
• Let stand in dish for 5-10 minutes before serving.
• Cut into squares and serve from the baking dish.

LENTIL WALNUT "NO MEAT" LOAF

Steps:

• Method: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease 8-9 inch loaf pan with oil or cooking spray and set aside.
• Bring vegetable broth to a boil and add lentils. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender and most or all of the liquid is absorbed. Drain any excess liquid and transfer to a large bowl to cool. Note: It' important to let them cool or they will be too mushy when mashed.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet and add onion and celery, saute over medium heat 3 minutes. Add potatoes, garlic, poultry seasoning, and pepper and continue cooking 3-5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat.
• With a potato masher, mash cooled lentils (not to the point of being pureed). Add vegetable mixture and continue to mash to combine. Next add the remaining ingredients and mix in - using your hands works best.
• Transfer to loaf pan and press the mixture in, smoothing out the top so it's even.
• Bake for 25-30minutes or until top and edges look lightly browned.

CHEESE AND LENTIL LOAF

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 5, 375 deg F (190 deg C).
• Pick over the lentils for any sticks and stones.
• Rinse thoroughly and cook in a tightly covered pan with the water for 10-15 minutes.
• Check after 10 minutes in case you need to add more water.
• The mixture should cook to a stiff puree.
• Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the grated cheese, chopped onion, parsley, cayenne pepper and lemon juice.
• Season to taste.
• In a separate bowl lightly beat the egg.
• Stir in the cream (to the egg).
• Pour this mixture over the lentils.
• Greas e 1 lb loaf tin with the teaspoon of butter and press in the mixture.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the mixture feels firm to the touch.
• Let it stand for 10 minutes in the tin before turning out.

DELICIOUS LENTIL LOAF

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat oil and sauté onion and carrot until tender. Add lentils and enough boiling water to cover the contents. You may need to add some more water while boiling. Add spices, bullion, and yeast extract. Boil about 30 - 40 minutes. (This time varies depending on the type of lentils you use). The lentils should be soft and the mixture should be thick but still have some water in it -almost like cake mix. Take off heat and stir in grated cheese and eggs. Pour into a loaf pan and bake 35 - 45 minutes at 350F until firm. Serve warm as a main dish or put it on bread for a sandwich.
• You can vary the texture by using different varieties of lentils and can even add pinto or another bean to the mix.
• **It can be made without the yeast extract, but this really adds a flavorful zip.

APPLE QUINOA LENTIL LOAF

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.

LENTIL-WALNUT LOAF RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Cook lentils. In a food processor, process into a course paste with some lentils left in tact. Do not over process. Preheat oven to 325. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes. Set aside and increase temperature to 350. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. In a large frying pan heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and saute till translucent. Season with salt and pepper and add the celery, carrot, apple and raisin. Saute for 5 more minutes. Lightly stir in the processed lentils, flax meal, walnuts, quinoa flour, panko, thyme, oregano, pumpkin seeds, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and pepper flakes. Mix well. Press mixture into loaf pan firmly and evenly. To make the glaze whisk together the ketchup, applesauce, vinegar and agave and pour over loaf. Bake uncovered for 60 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Lift loaf out of pan and cool for an additional 30 minutes then slice and serve. http://www.not-too-sweet.com/lentil-walnut-loaf/

SAVORY LENTIL LOAF

Steps:

• Pick over the lentils while dry to remove debris or shriveled lentils, and rinse in a strainer. Pour into large saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until tender. Depending on the variety and age, cooking time may take anywhere from 10 minutes to 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350. In a skillet, saute the onion, celery and garlic in oil, adding garlic at the last minute.
• In a large mixing bowl, mix the cooked lentils, sauteed vegetables, polenta or bread crumbs, cheese, egg, and spices. Place the mixture in a greased loaf pan.
• Spread top with glaze. Bake for 1 hour at 350. Cool for 5 minutes before slicing or inverting.

LENTIL LOAF – VEGETARIAN MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Bring lentils (cleaned and picked over) to a low boil in about 5 cups of water. Cook 20-25 minutes or until soft. Drain water and remove 1 cup of lentils, set aside. Mash remaining 2 cups of lentils thoroughly with a potato masher or in a food processor. Fold in remaining lentils and diced onion. Mix. Add tomato sauce, bread crumbs, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and shredded cheese. Mix thoroughly. Add beaten egg mixture and mix thoroughly. Prepare a loaf pan by spraying it generously with cooking spray or lining it with aluminum foil and spraying that with cooking spray. Spread lentil mixture into loaf pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes or until top seems a little dried. Garnish with additional tomato sauce, if desired.

CASHEW LENTIL LOAF FOR THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• Spray an 8 by 5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
• In a large dry pan toast the cumin seeds until they start to brown and release their aroma. Right away put it in a spice grinder or a mortar and a pestle. Grind to a powder and set it aside.
• Put the pan back on the stove and add the vegetable oil. Add the onion and celery and cook until the celery is soft, about 5 minutes. Add the carrots, garlic, red pepper, chili pepper, salt and cracked pepper. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove it from the heat and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl combine the lentils, cheese, and cashews. Add the cooked vegetables and stir well. Add the eggs and mix well.
• Put the mixture into the prepared pan. Cover the pan tightly with foil and secure with a rubber band or string.
• Put the prepared pan into the crock pot and put in enough boiling water to the crock pot until the water reaches about 1 inch up the sides.
• Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours until the loaf has set.
• You can prepare this loaf the night before and then put the loaf into the crock pot with water in the morning.

NUTTY LENTIL LOAF

Steps:

• Cook the lentils in the water until soft, about 45 minutes. Cook the onion and garlic in oil stirring until the onion is translucent. Add the carrots, celery, and pepper. Simmer covered until the carrots are tender, about 15 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350. In a large bowl, mix together the lentils, vegetable mixture and remaining ingredients. Spoon into oiled loaf pan. Bake until firm, about 45 minutes.

LENTIL LOAF

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the salt and water to a boil. Add the lentils, reduce heat to a simmer, and simmer (covered) for 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain and mash the lentils in a mixing bowl. Stir in onion, oats and cheese, egg, sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt and pepper. Spoon into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350 F for 35 minutes or until the loaf is dry, firm and golden brown. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Run a sharp knife around edges of pan then turn out loaf onto serving platter. Serve with some of the tomato sauce on top.

LENTIL RICE LOAF

Steps:

• 1. In medium saucepan, combine water and lentils. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add rice, onion and salt mix well. Cover simmer an additional 15 to 18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and lentils and rice are tender. Remove from heat cool 10 minutes.2. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 8x4-inch loaf (1 1/2-quart) glass baking dish. (Do not use metal pan.) Add 1/4 cup of the spaghetti sauce and remaining ingredients to lentil mixture mix well, mashing mixture slightly while mixing. Press mixture firmly in greased dish.3. Bake at 350°F. for 40 to 45 minutes or until top is golden brown and loaf is firm. Remove from oven cool 10 minutes. Loosen edges with knife, if necessary invert loaf onto serving platter.4. In small saucepan, heat remaining spaghetti sauce for 3 to 4 minutes or until hot. To serve, slice loaf place on individual serving plates. Spoon warm sauce over each slice.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/6 of Recipe * Calories: 290 * Calories from Fat: 25 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 3 g 5% * Saturated Fat: 1 g 5% * Cholesterol: 35 mg 12% * Sodium: 540 mg 23% * Total Carbohydrate: 52 g 17% * Dietary Fiber: 10 g 40% * Sugars: 3 g * Protein: 13 g * Vitamin A: 60% * Vitamin C: 10% * Calcium: 6% * Iron: 25% * Dietary Exchanges: 3 Starch, 2 Vegetable or 3 Carbohydrate, 2 Vegetable