RED LENTIL LOAF
Vegetarian lentil loaf has a long history of masquerading as meatloaf. With its brownish-grey color and a red ketchup glaze, it does its best to look and taste like meat (though it never does). This delicate red lentil loaf is not at all like that. It's all about the lentil flavor - sweet and vegetal. The seasoning veers a little bit Turkish, with lemon, cumin, cilantro, dill and yogurt. It is delicious served at room temperature or warm.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories beans, main course
Time 2h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
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.
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Lazhar English
[email protected]I made this lentil loaf for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it, even the meat-eaters.
Zoie Livingston
[email protected]This lentil loaf is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!
kyeerstehn
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The loaf was moist and flavorful, and I didn't even notice the lentils.
hammad chadhar
[email protected]I made this for my vegetarian friend and she loved it! She said it was the best lentil loaf she's ever had.
Mahveen Sardar
[email protected]This was my first time making lentil loaf and it turned out great! I was surprised at how easy it was to make, and it was even tastier than I expected.
Abeer Atif
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this lentil loaf definitely fits the bill! It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's low in fat.
Kelvin Essel
[email protected]This lentil loaf is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and it lasted me all week for lunch.
Premkumar Limbu
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the loaf didn't hold together very well. It fell apart when I tried to slice it.
Abdi Aziiz Komando
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the loaf turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Masoud Hashimi
[email protected]This loaf was a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more liquid next time.
Malik Awais Raza
[email protected]I've made this lentil loaf several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover lentils, and it's always a hit with my guests.
Kinyana Isaac
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.
Rakib2 Mia
[email protected]I'm not a vegan, but I'm always looking for new and interesting meatless dishes to try. This lentil loaf definitely fits the bill! It's hearty and flavorful, and it's packed with protein.
mr: Rajkumar420 (king)
[email protected]Just made this for dinner and it was delicious! The loaf was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Musenero Abdulrahim
[email protected]This lentil loaf was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of lentils, vegetables, and spices.