Lentil-carrot Loaf

4.50 (5)
⏱ 25 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Lentil

This vegetarian loaf combines steamed carrots and cooked lentils, coarsely mashed and mixed with onion, sage, curry powder, oats, nuts and parsley. The mixture is packed into a loaf tin, decorated with nuts if you like, and baked at 350 °F for 35-40 minutes until firm and golden. After a brief rest, it is unmoulded and can be presented with colourful vegetables. Serve it with a sauce of your choice for a complete meal.

Lentil-carrot Loaf

Ingredients

  • 3 cups carrots, cut into 1/3 inch slices
  • 1 1/2 cups lentils, cooked,drained
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon sage
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons shoyu or 2 tablespoons tamari
  • 1 cup uncooked oats
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Method

  1. Steam the carrot slices until they become tender.
  2. Drain the steamed carrots, keeping the cooking water aside for a sauce if you wish.
  3. Combine the tender carrots with the cooked and drained lentils in a bowl.
  4. Use a potato masher to coarsely mash the carrot and lentil mixture together.
  5. Stir in all the other listed ingredients until everything is thoroughly combined.
  6. Press the mixture firmly into a loaf pan that has been greased well.
  7. If using, arrange nut halves on top of the mixture to decorate the loaf.
  8. Place in an oven preheated to 350 °F and bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  9. Allow the baked loaf to rest for about 5 minutes before turning it out onto a platter.
  10. For a colourful presentation, arrange sliced ripe tomatoes or other vibrant vegetables around the unmoulded loaf.
  11. Accompany each slice with a sauce of your preference.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium521900 mg

Recipe details

CategoryLentil
Authorfireyangelxoxo