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Easy Vegan Lentil Loaf (Gluten-free + Oil-free)

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!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils uncooked
  • 3 cups chestnut mushrooms finely chopped
  • ½ 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 puree
  • ½ 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

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  1. 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. 
  2. Add the mushrooms and aubergines to a baking tray lined with baking paper and roast in the preheated oven for around 10-15 minutes. 
  3. 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. 
  4. 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. 
  5. 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. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 55mg (2%) Potassium 544mg (16%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 2290IU (46%) Vitamin C 30.9mg (34%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Potassium 544mg 12%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 2290IU 46%
Vitamin C 30.9mg 34%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.