Vegan Meatloaf Recipe (Lentil Loaf)

Name: Vegan Meatloaf Recipe (Lentil Loaf)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil (, divided); 1 cup yellow onion (, chopped ); ½ cup carrot (, chopped); ⅓ celery (, chopped ); 2 cloves garlic (, minced); 1 teaspoon dried thyme ((or 1 tablespoon fresh)); ½ cup chopped walnuts; 1 ½ cups cooked lentils ((green or brown; see notes)); 1 cup quick-cooking oats ((certified gluten-free, if needed)); 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds; 2 tablespoons tamari ((gluten-free soy sauce)); ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper ((optional)); ½ teaspoon fine sea salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar ((or apple cider vinegar)); 2 tablespoons maple syrup; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

While I have certainly eaten my fair share of Tofurky over the years, this lentil loaf has now earned top billing with my vegetarian friends and family. (And luckily, it cooks even faster!) Made with lentils, walnuts, and rolled oats, it has a non-mushy texture you'll love, and it pairs perfectly with your favorite holiday side dishes.

Updated at: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 08:30:28 GMT