Deliciously Easy Meatless Meatloaf
A plant-powered comfort food classic featuring lentils and fresh vegetables, providing a wholesome alternative to traditional meatloaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils, cooked
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, grated
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for about 5-7 minutes until translucent.
- In a large bowl, combine lentils, sautéed onion and garlic, grated carrot, chopped bell pepper, and grated zucchini.
- Stir in breadcrumbs, soy sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined.
- Transfer to a greased loaf pan, pressing down to shape into a loaf.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is firm and golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm or store leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different vegetables or spices. This meatloaf holds up well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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