Spicy Vegetarian “Meat” Loaf (hubby’s favorite)

Looking for a nutritious and delicious alternative to animal protein for your meatless Monday meals? I think you’ll find this recipe to be fun, flavorful and versatile. And talk about a nutrient powerhouse! You’re getting fiber and protein from red lentils, B-vitamins from nutritional yeast, and omega-3 fats from ground flax seed. 

• Add a slice of Spicy Vegetarian “Meat” Loaf to your salad
• Serve it alongside roasted veggies, eggs, or Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
• Or just grab a slice for a snack!

Don’t like spice? Simply remove the cayenne pepper!

I like to bake two loaves at a time, store one in the refrigerator and freeze the other for a quick meal solution. 

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Spicy Vegetarian "Meat" Loaf (hubby's favorite)

Looking for a nutritious and delicious alternative to animal protein for your meatless Monday meals? I think you'll find this recipe to be fun, flavorful and versatile. Plus, it's loaded with fiber, protein, B-vitamins, and omega-3 fats. 2 Earthfoods per serving: ♥♥

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes (to boil lentils and bake loaf)

Servings

slices

Ingredients

• 2 cups red lentils, cooked (about 1 cup dry) I like Bob's Red Mill brand
• 1 cup gluten-free oats, dry
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast Bragg or Red Star brand
• 1/4 cup tomato puree
• 1 large organic, free-range egg, whisked
• 1/4 cup ground flax seed
• 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp. onion powder
• 1 tbsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tbsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1/4 tsp. Sea salt
• 8 oz. vegetable stock or water

Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes (to boil lentils and bake loaf) Servings slices Ingredients 2 cups red lentils, cooked (about 1 cup dry) I like Bob's Red Mill brand 1 cup gluten-free oats, dry 1/4 cup nutritional yeast Bragg or Red Star brand 1/4 cup tomato puree 1 large organic, free-range egg, whisked 1/4 cup ground flax seed 1 tbsp. smoked paprika 1 tbsp. onion powder 1 tbsp. garlic powder 1/2 tbsp. cayenne pepper 1 tsp. cumin 1/4 tsp. Sea salt 8 oz. vegetable stock or water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400℉. Place all ingredients except vegetable stock into a bowl and mix until well-combined.
2. Add the vegetable stock and stir thoroughly. Spoon the mixture into a loaf pan and place in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until firm and slightly browned.
3. Cool slightly, flip pan over onto a cutting board to release the loaf. Cut into slices and serve.

   
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Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts per serving: Calories: 150; Total Fat: 3 grams; Saturated Fat: 0.3 grams; Sodium: 90 mg; Potassium: 420 mg; Total Carbohydrate: 23 grams; Dietary Fiber: 9 grams; Net Carbohydrates: 14 grams; Sugar: 1 gram (0 grams added sugar); Protein: 10 grams

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