Spicy Bean and Lentil Loaf Recipe

black beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and provide a similar texture.

oats

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bread crumbs

Bread crumbs can be a more economical binding agent.

flaxseed

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: ground flaxseed

Ground flaxseed is often more affordable and serves the same purpose.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Using water is a cost-effective alternative.

Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a pan.

Add chopped onion, celery, and crushed garlic to the pan and cook on gentle heat for about 5 minutes until soft.

Drain and rinse the lentils and red kidney beans, then place them into a food processor.

Add the egg and the cooked onion and celery mixture to the food processor and process until smooth.

Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.

Add breadcrumbs, grated carrot, tomato ketchup, tomato puree, cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl and mix well.

Lightly grease a loaf tin and pour the mixture into it, smoothing it out.

Bake in an oven at 180°C for about 1 hour.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before turning it out onto a plate.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens