Vegan Meatloaf (Lentil Loaf)

Name: Vegan Meatloaf (Lentil Loaf)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
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:30minCook:30min

Vegan Meatloaf is a hearty vegetarian meal that will impress your dinner guests. Featuring a satisfying mixture of lentils and walnuts, it tastes just as delicious as the traditional version!

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:03:12 GMT