Savory Lentil Loaf

Ingredients List

Lentil Loaf Components:

• 2 ½ cups water

• 1 cup brown lentils

• ⅓ cup water

• 3 tablespoons ground flax seed

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 onion, minced

• 1 cup minced fresh mushrooms

• 1 cup minced celery

• 2 large cloves garlic, minced

• ¾ cup quick-cooking oats

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

Topping Glaze:

• ¼ cup ketchup

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons mustard

• 2 tablespoons smoky barbeque sauce

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups of water and lentils to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and the liquid is absorbed.

2. In a bowl, combine 1/3 cup of water and ground flaxseed. Let sit for at least 10 minutes to thicken.

3. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion, mushrooms, celery, and garlic for 5-10 minutes, until softened and the mushroom liquid has evaporated.

4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.

5. Transfer the cooked lentils to a food processor and pulse until about 75% of the lentils are mashed. Combine the onion-mushroom mix, flaxseed mixture, oats, flour, basil, black pepper, salt, and onion powder with the lentils. Press the mixture into the prepared loaf pan.

6. In a saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and barbecue sauce. Heat over medium-low, stirring until smooth and the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

7. Bake the loaf for 35 minutes, then spread 1/4 cup of glaze over it. Continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, until fully cooked. Serve with the remaining glaze on the side.

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