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

Zain bhatti Sabh
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This lentil loaf is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get some extra protein and fiber into your diet.


Dina Chaba
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to cook lentils, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The lentil loaf is a delicious and satisfying dish that I will definitely be making again.


Md.bayjid Islam
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This lentil loaf is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it, and they didn't even realize they were eating lentils.


Prakash Jagari
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this lentil loaf. It was flavorful and moist, and the sauce was delicious.


Kass
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This lentil loaf is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a very affordable dish to make, which is always a plus.


Willie Marshall
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I love that this lentil loaf is made with all healthy ingredients. It's a great way to feel good about what you're eating.


Pug Craft
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This lentil loaf is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get some extra protein and fiber into your diet.


Kesi Boyle
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The lentil loaf was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less chili powder next time.


zaki ur rehman
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The lentil loaf was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Kenneth Ballard
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The lentil loaf was a bit too dry for my liking. I think I would add some more liquid next time.


Darwin Worku
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This lentil loaf was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.


Shpejtim Kolgeci
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to cook lentils, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The lentil loaf is a delicious and satisfying dish that I will definitely be making again.


Game Station
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the lentil loaf, and they didn't even realize they were eating lentils.


Sedric Xakuhimovic
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I made this lentil loaf for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it, even the meat-eaters.


Brek Woolf
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This lentil loaf is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a very affordable dish to make, which is always a plus.


Bahram Khan love Pakistan
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The lentil loaf was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


shahadat hossain gazi
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I was looking for a quick and easy vegetarian dish to make for dinner, and this fit the bill perfectly. It was so simple to put together, and it tasted delicious.


Gaming Zihan Yt
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I've made this lentil loaf a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's hearty and flavorful, and it's a great way to get some extra veggies into your diet.


Katlynn Moore
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This lentil loaf was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a great flavor. I especially liked the addition of the walnuts, which gave it a nice crunch.