Cooking with Christopher: How to make Lentil Loaf

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats add fiber and nutrients while crushed crackers can be more economical.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier and more flavorful, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Rinse lentils under cold water and cook in vegetable broth until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion, carrot, celery, and bell pepper until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, sautéed vegetables, oats, bread crumbs, soy sauce, tomato paste, and spices.

Mix until well combined and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.

Transfer mixture to a greased loaf pan and shape into a loaf.

Spread additional tomato paste on top for glaze if desired.

Bake for 45-50 minutes until firm and heated through.

Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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