Lentil Quinoa Loaf

When it comes to making meals for a family or even for one person, batch cooking

can save so much time. This Lentil Quinoa Loaf makes a large portion so you can refrigerate or freeze half of the meal to have on hand on busy days. Just pop it in the oven or a pan heat up and enjoy!

Lentil Quinoa Loaf [Vegan]

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup red lentils
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil or water
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 carrot thinly chopped
• 1 cup mushrooms sliced
• 1 bell pepper chopped
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/2 cup almonds chopped
• 2 chia eggs mix 1 tablespoon chia with 1/4 cup water = 1 egg
• 3/4 cup quick cooking oats
• 1 cup fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the lentils and 2 ½ cups water to a boil.
3. Reduce to simmer, covered and cook for about 25 minutes until the lentils are tender.
4. Drain any excess water from the lentils.
5. In a separate small pan, bring the quinoa and 1 cup water to boil.
6. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until all of the water is absorbed.
7. In a large frying pan, heat the coconut oil or water over medium heat and add the onions, carrot and mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
8. Add the bell pepper and curry and continue to cook for about 4 minutes. adding more water as needed .
9. In a large bowl, add the chia eggs, oatmeal, lentils, quinoa, vegetables, nuts, parsley and salt and pepper. Mix well.
10. Shape the mixture into 2 medium size oval loafs or pour the mixture into a loaf pan that has been lightly coated with coconut oil,then press down until even on top.
11. Place in a 350 degree F oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until firm and golden brown.
12. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/lentil-quinoa-loaf-vegan/