Lentil Loaf with a Maple Sweetened Glaze

This festive lentil loaf is packed with flavor and makes for a lovely vegetarian main-entree for a holiday meal. Vegan, gluten-free and loaded with fiber!

½ cup brown (green) lentils
1⅓ cup water
1 bay leaf
1 Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
½ large onion (about 1 heaping cup), chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 stalk of celery, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup rolled oats
3 Tablespoons tamari
3 Tablespoons tomato paste
2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt

Maple Sweetened Glaze:
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
1½ Tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
pinch of sea salt

View the full recipe at Eating Bird Food →