Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Total Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 22 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 32%
- Folate: 28%
- Magnesium: 18%
- Potassium: 20%
- Zinc: 14%
High-Protein Lentil Meatloaf Recipe
A hearty, oven-baked lentil meatloaf packed with plant protein, fiber, and bold flavor, perfect for satisfying comfort cravings.
Ingredients
- Cooked brown lentils: 2 cups
- Rolled oats: ½ cup
- Onion finely chopped: ½ cup
- Garlic minced: 1½ tsp
- Carrot grated: ½ cup
- Tomato paste: 2 tbsp
- Soy sauce: 1 tbsp
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
- Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
- Salt: ¾ tsp
- Dried thyme: ½ tsp
- Ground flaxseed: 1 tbsp
- Water: 3 tbsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C and lightly grease the loaf pan.
- Mash lentils gently in a bowl, leaving some texture for structure.
- Mix flaxseed with water, rest five minutes until thickened.
- Add oats, onion, garlic, carrot, tomato paste, oil, soy sauce, spices, and flax mixture to lentils.
- Combine thoroughly, then press mixture firmly into loaf pan.
- Bake for 40 minutes until set, rest five minutes, then slice.