Flavorful Herb-Infused Lentil Loaf with Crunchy Topping

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Flavorful Herb-Infused Lentil Loaf with Crunchy Topping brings rich, earthy flavors to your table, making it a vegetarian masterpiece perfect for any meal. This American cuisine dish is gluten-free and egg-free, catering to various dietary needs. The loaf features a satisfying texture with a crispy breadcrumb topping, ideal for pairing with mashed potatoes or a fresh salad.

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Overview

This vegetarian lentil loaf is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect as the centerpiece of a meal. It features a delightful crunchy bread crumb topping and is best served with savory vegetarian gravy, mashed potatoes, and English peas.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Eggs

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 95 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/8 Cups (c) green lentils
• 2 1/4 Cups (c) water
• 6 Slices white bread, torn
• 2 Whole eggs
• 1 Cup (c) vegetable broth
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) tomato paste
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) dried basil
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) garlic powder
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) black pepper, ground
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) dried parsley
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) olive oil
• 0.5 Packet dry vegetable soup mix
• 0.33 Cup (c) dried bread crumbs

Steps

1. Combine lentils and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
3. In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups of cooked lentils, torn bread pieces, eggs, vegetable broth, tomato paste, dried basil, garlic powder, black pepper, dried parsley, olive oil, and dry vegetable soup mix.
4. Spread the mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
5. Bake for 40 minutes.
6. Sprinkle the top with dried bread crumbs and continue baking for another 10 minutes.
7. Let the loaf sit for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your herb-infused lentil loaf!

Enjoy your homemade Flavorful Herb-Infused Lentil Loaf with Crunchy Topping!