Vegan Lentil Loaf

Name: Vegan Lentil Loaf
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps apple sauce; 237 milliliters breadcrumbs; 237 milliliters uncooked brown lentils; 2 Tbsps brown sugar; 237 milliliters grated carrot; 0 teaspoons chili powder; 79 milliliters dried cranberries; 59 milliliters fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoons ground thyme; 2 Tbsps ketchup; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 237 milliliters finely chopped onion; 118 milliliters pistachios, finely chopped; 237 milliliters red bell pepper, finely chopped; 8 servings Salt and pepper, to taste; 710 milliliters vegetable broth

This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains around 10g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 272 calories. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. Head to the store and pick up garlic cloves, ground cumin, vegetable broth, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Wash the lentils and place into a pot along with the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, for about 40 minutes.

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Vegetable Broth

Lentils

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Pot

Add more broth or water if necessary

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Broth

Water

Meanwhile, warm the oil in a pan.

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Cooking Oil

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Add the onions and cook for about 4 minutes or until soft.

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Onion

Add the carrots, bell pepper and garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes more. Set aside.When the lentils are ready mash them slightly with a potato masher or a fork.Preheat the oven to 350º F.In a large bowl, mix the onion mixture, mashed lentils, apple sauce, cranberries, pistachios, bread crumbs, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, thyme, salt and pepper.Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

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Salt And Pepper