Hearty Vegan Lentil Loaf

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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a loaf pan.

   Približno 5 min

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

   Približno 1 min

3. 3

   Add the yellow onion, carrot, and celery stalk to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

   Približno 7 min

4. 4

   Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

   Približno 1 min

5. 5

   In a large bowl, combine the cooked brown lentils, sautéed vegetables, rolled oats, tomato paste, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, dried thyme, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.

   Približno 3 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Ensure the lentils are well-drained before adding them to the mixture.

6. 6

   Mix all ingredients thoroughly. You can use your hands to ensure everything is well combined and slightly mashed.

   Približno 3 min

7. 7

   Press the lentil mixture firmly into the prepared loaf pan, ensuring it's packed tightly.

   Približno 2 min

8. 8

   For the glaze, whisk together the ketchup, maple syrup, and dijon mustard in a small bowl.

   Približno 1 min

9. 9

   Spread half of the glaze evenly over the top of the lentil loaf.

   Približno 1 min

10. 10

    Bake for 45 minutes.

    Približno 45 min

11. 11

    Remove the loaf from the oven and spread the remaining glaze over the top.

    Približno 1 min

12. 12

    Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the glaze is slightly caramelized and the loaf is firm.

    Približno 15 min

13. 13

    Let the lentil loaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a cutting board or serving platter.

    Približno 10 min

    Kuharjeva opomba: Resting helps the loaf hold its shape when sliced.

14. 14

    Slice and serve warm.