Irresistible Lentil and Walnut Loaf with 12g Protein
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A hearty and nutritious lentil and walnut loaf, perfect for a vegetarian main dish.
- Author: Kitchen Hub
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (6 servings) 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lentils in water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain excess water.
- In a pan, sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until soft.
- Mix cooked lentils, sautéed vegetables, walnuts, breadcrumbs, eggs, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Press mixture into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until firm.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Replace eggs with flax eggs for a vegan option.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg