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A plate of Vegan Lentil Loaf slices, with mashed potatoes and green peas, topped with parsley and glazed with ketchup.

Lentil Loaf

A hearty, protein-packed vegan lentil loaf with veggies and a delicious glaze, perfect for a cozy meal.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 187kcal
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Vegan
Keyword: healthy loaf, lentil loaf, plant-based loaf, vegan meatloaf
Cost: $9

🛒 Ingredients

  • 16 oz. white mushrooms whole fresh or pre-sliced
  • 2 large carrots peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes in oil processed fine
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or sun-dried tomato oil for added flavor
  • ½ medium onion diced very small
  • teaspoon sea salt for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
  • 3 cups cooked lentils about 1-1.5 cups dried lentils avoid overcooking
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cups walnuts processed
  • 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed for binding
  • 2 tablespoon ketchup for moisture and flavor
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs for texture
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce for depth of flavor
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley minced for garnish

Glaze:

  • ½ cup ketchup for the glaze
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar to sweeten
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard adds a tangy note

📋 Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ and gather your ingredients.
  • Roughly chop the mushrooms, carrots, and sun-dried tomatoes to help the food processor.
  • Process the carrots in a food processor until finely shredded, about ¼ inch or smaller.
  • Next, process the mushrooms in the same food processor until they are crumbly and similar in size to the carrots.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil (or sun-dried tomato oil) to a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, carrots, diced onion, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for about 10 minutes, until softened.
  • Add half the cooked lentils, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and walnuts to the food processor. Process until blended.
  • Add the remaining cooked lentils, flaxseed, ketchup, breadcrumbs, and soy sauce to the sauté pan with the vegetables. Stir everything together.
  • Continue cooking the mixture in the pan for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and becomes dough-like.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by mixing ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
  • Once the mixture is cool enough to handle, form it into a loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet. It should measure about 9.5” long, 6” wide, and 1.5” tall.
  • Spoon the glaze over the loaf, covering the top and sides as evenly as possible.
  • Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and garnish with minced parsley. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

📝 Notes

This vegan lentil loaf is perfect for family dinners or as a hearty, plant-based meal. Top it with your favorite sauce and serve with a side of greens for a complete meal!

🥗 Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 734mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 10mg