Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
2 unit

potatoes

chopped

3 cup

red lentils

uncooked

4 cup

water

2 unit

onions

chopped

2 unit

garlic

minced

2 cup

nutritional yeast

2 tbsp

flax seed meal

2 tbsp

soy sauce

1 cup

oats

2 tsp

dried parsley

2 tsp

dried thyme

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2
~4 min

Chop the potatoes into small pieces.

Step 3
~4 min

Place the chopped potatoes in a medium pot.

Step 4
~4 min

Add enough water to the pot to just cover the potatoes.

Step 5
~4 min

Add the uncooked red lentils to the same pot.

Step 6
~4 min

Add 4 cups of water to the pot.

Step 7
~4 min

Simmer the mixture until the lentils are soft and the water is absorbed, approximately 25 minutes.

Step 8
~4 min

While the lentils are simmering, chop the onions.

Step 9
~4 min

Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 10
~4 min

In a separate pan, saute the chopped onions and minced garlic.

Step 11
~4 min

You can saute the onions and garlic in a little bit of oil or water.

Step 12
~4 min

In a large bowl, combine the nutritional yeast, flax seed meal, soy sauce (or Braggs Aminos), oats, dried parsley, and dried thyme.

Step 13
~4 min

Add the cooked potato and lentil mixture to the large bowl.

Step 14
~4 min

Add the sauteed onion and garlic mixture to the large bowl.

Step 15
~4 min

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly until well combined.

Step 16
~4 min

The mixture should be fairly thick; if it seems too soupy, add more oats.

Step 17
~4 min

Grease a 9x12 inch baking pan.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 18
~4 min

Spoon the lentil loaf mixture into the greased baking pan.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 19
~4 min

Bake in the preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 45 minutes.

Step 20
~4 min

Bake until the top is crispy and golden brown.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of tomato paste to the lentil mixture.

Top with a layer of breadcrumbs before baking for a crispier crust.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared a day in advance and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of roasted vegetables.

Pair with a green salad.

Serve with mashed potatoes and gravy.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Root Vegetables
Mashed Potatoes
Green Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Unknown

Cultural Significance

A vegetarian alternative to meatloaf.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Potluck
Holiday Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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