Vegan Holiday Lentil Loaf
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Description:
Embrace the holiday spirit with this delectable Vegan Holiday Lentil Loaf, a perfect centerpiece for your festive table, whether you’re catering to vegan or vegetarian guests or simply exploring plant-based culinary delights yourself. Pair this savory loaf with a luscious veggie gravy, herbed garlic mashed potatoes, and a vibrant salad for a holiday feast that’s sure to delight the senses.
Recipe Category: Grains
Keywords: Lentil, Beans, Fruit, Vegetable, Nuts, Christmas, Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 2990
- Fat Content: 47.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 298mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 526.7g
- Fiber Content: 86.4g
- Sugar Content: 30.3g
- Protein Content: 140.2g
Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 tsp sage
- 3/4 cup lentils
- 3/4 cup wild rice
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 2 egg substitutes
- 2 tbsp whole wheat flour
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Prepare ingredients: Chop the onion and celery finely, and crush the garlic clove.
- Sauté vegetables: Spray a frying pan with non-stick spray and sauté the onion, garlic, and celery until the onion is translucent. Add the sage to the pan and cook briefly to release its aroma.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with the lentils, wild rice, walnuts, vinegar, egg substitutes, whole wheat flour, fresh ground black pepper, and sea salt. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Prepare loaf pan: Spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Form loaf: Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing it down firmly to create a compact loaf.
- Bake: Cover the loaf pan with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the loaf to develop a golden crust.
- Rest and serve: Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it stand for 5-10 minutes before carefully slicing and serving. This resting period allows the flavors to meld and the loaf to set, ensuring easier slicing.
This Vegan Holiday Lentil Loaf is not only bursting with flavor and wholesome ingredients but also offers a hearty and satisfying addition to your holiday menu. With its rich texture and savory aroma, it’s bound to become a seasonal favorite for vegans and non-vegans alike.
