lentils

Lentil Loaf

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MATERIALS

Makes ~6 servings

  • 1 cup uncooked green lentils

  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped

  • 1 tbsp flaxseed

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 med onion, finely chopped (2 cups)

  • 1 tbsp oil (omit if water sauteing)

  • 1 cup celery, finely chopped

  • 1 cup carrot, grated

  • 1/3 sweet apple, grated peeled (optional)

  • 1/3 cup raisins

  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste

  • 1/4 tsp pepper, or to taste

  • 1/2 cup oat flour

  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional

  • Balsamic Apple Glaze

    • 1/4 cup ketchup

    • 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce

    • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

    • 1 tbsp maple syrup or date syrup

PROCEDURE

1. Cook lentils according to package directions. Drain lentils and pulse in food processor a few times, leaving some whole.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Heat oil, if using, in skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and onion for 5 minutes. 

3. Add in celery, carrot, apple, raisins, salt, and pepper. Saute for 5 more minutes.

4. In large mixing bowl, mix everything together. Taste and adjust seasonings.

5. Line loaf pan with parchment paper.  Pour mixture into pan and pat down firmly.

6. Whisk glaze ingredients together and spread over loaf.

7.  Bake 40-50 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Let cool 5-10 minutes before slicing to keep loaf from crumbling.

THE RUNDOWN

Lots of good flavors and textures. This involves quite a list of ingredients and takes some time to prepare, but the end result is a way healthier "comfort food" type of meal. Pro tip - make this ahead of time and store in the fridge until you are ready to bake.

Adapted from: Oh She Glows Cookbook

Broccoli Lentil Soup

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MATERIALS

Makes ~6 servings

  • 1 tbsp oil (omit if water sauteing)

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 4 carrots, diced

  • 4 stalks celery, diced

  • 3-4 heads of broccoli, chopped

  • 8 cups of broth

  • 3 bay leaves

  • 3/4 cup lentils

  • 1/2 cup rice

  • 1 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste

  • 1 1/2 tsp pepper, or to taste

PROCEDURE

1. Heat oil, if using, in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onions, garlic, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes or until tender.

2. Add broth, bay leaves, lentils, and rice and simmer for 25 minutes.

3. Add broccoli and simmer an additional 10 minutes.

4. Season with salt and pepper.

THE RUNDOWN

This is the recipe for getting back on track and feeling good.  Light and tons of veggies while the broccoli, lentils, and rice still make it filling.

A Plantsanity Original