Lentil Quinoa Meatless Loaf
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Category
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Author:
CATHERINE FERRARESI
Servings
6
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
First of all, do NOT let a seemingly long list of ingredients scare you. Most of these are just seasonings that simply need to be mixed together in one bowl, and believe me, you will love the results. This actually tastes like meatloaf-even without the meat. I first prepared this recipe as a vegan and gluten-free entree for a family gathering, and even the meat eaters eagerly dug in and emerged with smiles and praise. This is a fantastic, hearty family meal filled with protein, fiber, iron, whole grains and incredible flavor.
Ingredients
- ½ C brown lentils
- 1/3 C uncooked quinoa, rinsed (I used tri-color)
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 ¼ C water
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2 tbsp Gustare Pepperoncino
- Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 C chopped onion
- 4 large cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 diced jalapeño, seeds discarded
- ½ C chopped celery
- ½ C grated carrots
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
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2 tbsp ground flaxseed
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1 tbsp worcestershire sauce (I used a vegan version)
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3 tbsp ketchup, no sugar added
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2 tbsp tamari OR soy sauce
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2 tbsp tahini
- ¼ C nutritional yeast OR parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp fennel seed
- ½ C Appel Foods Spicy Nut Crumbs
Glaze
-
¼ C plus 2 tbsp ketchup, no sugar
-
3 tsp pure maple syrup
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3 tsp worcestershire sauce (I used a vegan version)
Directions
Combine lentils, bay leaf, and water in saucepan. Cover and bring to boil. Lower heat immediately, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add rinsed quinoa. Cover and cook another 15 minutes, or until lentils and quinoa are very tender (for easy mashing), stirring once after 10 minutes to prevent sticking. Drain water and discard bay leaf. Transfer lentils and quinoa to mixing bowl.
Meanwhile, heat Gustare
Pepperoncino Garlic Olive Oil in
skillet over medium heat. Add onions,
garlic, and jalapeño. Cook until
translucent, approximately 5 minutes.Add celery, carrots, thyme, and oregano
to skillet. Stir well and cook another 5-7
minutes, until vegetables are tender.Add cooked vegetables and flaxseed
meal to lentils and quinoa. Mash the
mixture using a potato masher, allowing
about half of the lentils to remain
whole.Add all remaining ingredients, including
Appel Foods Spicy Nut Crumbs, and
mix well to combine.Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush
8″x4″ loaf pan with Gustare
Pepperoncino Garlic Olive OilPress lentil quinoa mixture tightly and
evenly into loaf pan. Spread glaze over
top of loaf.Cover loaf with foil and bake at 375
degrees for 30 minutes. Remove foil and
bake, uncovered for 10 minutes. Allow
to rest for several minutes before
slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Glaze
Whisk together glaze ingredients in
separate bowl. Set aside.
