| 20 | 125 | 455 |
| Ingredients | Minutes | Calories |
| Prep | Cook | Servings |
| 10 min | 1 h 55 min | 6 |
| 1 cup | Green lentils, raw |
| 1 cup | Walnuts (finely chopped, toasted) |
| 3 tbsp | Flaxseed meal (ground) |
| 1/2 cup | Water |
| 3 clove(s) | Garlic |
| 1 1/4 cup chopped | Sweet onion |
| 1 cup diced | Celery |
| 1 cup grated | Carrots |
| 1/3 cup chopped | Apple (peeled, finely chopped, or grated) |
| 1/3 cup | Raisins, seedless (sultana) |
| 1/2 cup | Oat flour |
| 3/4 cup | Bread crumbs, plain |
| 2 tsp | Thyme, fresh (or 3/4 tsp dried) |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt and pepper (to taste) |
| 1/4 tsp | Red pepper flakes (to taste) |
| 1 tbsp | Extra virgin olive oil (for cooking) |
| 1/4 cup | Tomato ketchup (for the glaze) |
| 1 tbsp | Maple syrup (for the glaze) |
| 2 tbsp | Applesauce, unsweetened (or apple butter, for the glaze) |
| 2 tbsp | Balsamic vinegar (for the glaze) |
1. Preheat oven to 325F.
2. Rinse and strain lentils. Place lentils into pot along with 3 cups of water (or veg broth). Bring to a boil and season with salt. Reduce heat to medium/low and simmer, uncovered, for at least 40-45 minutes. Stir frequently and add a touch of water if needed. The goal is to over-cook the lentils slightly. Mash lentils slightly with a spoon when ready.
3. Toast walnuts at 325F for about 8-10 minutes. Set aside. Increase oven temp to 350F.
4, Whisk ground flax with water in a small bowl and set aside.
5. Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and onion for about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Then add in the diced celery, shredded carrot and apple, and raisins. Sauté for about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.
6. In a large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together. Adjust seasonings to taste.
7. Grease a loaf pan and line with parchment paper. Press mixture firmly into pan. Whisk glaze ingredients and then spread half on top of loaf. Reserve the rest for a dipping sauce.
8. Bake at 350F for 40-50 minutes, uncovered. Edges will be light brown. Cool in pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Allow loaf to cool before slicing.
Enjoy!
Lentils
are a great plant-based protein, they are high in fiber, some B vitamins and iron
| Fruit | 0.3 |
| Grain | 0.9 |
| Meat Alternative | 1.7 |
| Vegetables | 1.8 |
