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Easy vegan lentil loaf gluten-free oil-free

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This easy vegan lentil loaf is a perfect main dish for a plantbased Christmas or Thanksgiving! Made with red lentils and lots of vegetables like carrots, peppers, mushrooms and aubergine. This recipe is super flavourful, gluten-free, oil-free, nut-free, dairy-free and will certainly be a crowdpleaser at holiday parties and gatherings!
4.86 from 7 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils, uncooked
  • 3 cups chestnut mushrooms , finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium aubergine, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion , finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot , finely chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper , finely chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp cranberries, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • sea salt, to taste
  • 2 tbsp buckwheat flour

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees C/356 F. Meanwhile, cook the red lentils according to instructions on packaging - this usually takes 10-15 minutes. Make sure they are cooked through but not mushy. 
  • Add the mushrooms and aubergines to a baking tray lined with baking paper and roast in the preheated oven for around 10-15 minutes. 
  • Meanwhile, add the onion to a non-stick frying pan. Cook over a medium heat for a few minutes. Then, add the bell pepper, carrot, celery, tomato purée and black pepper. Lower the heat and cook, stirring frequently, on a low heat for around 10 minutes. 
  • When all the ingredients are ready, add them to a large mixing bowl together with the cranberries, garlic, cilantro and flax egg. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Wait a few minutes until the mixture had cooled down and stir in the buckwheat flour. 
  • Transfer the mixture to a loaf tin lined with parchment paper and roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes, making sure it doesn't burn. Serve immediately, or leave in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 
Calories: 129kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 1g, Sodium: 55mg, Potassium: 544mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 2290IU, Vitamin C: 30.9mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 2.3mg