Looking for a delicious and nutritious vegan recipe that will satisfy your taste buds? Look no further. Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, this plant-based dish is perfect for anyone looking to incorporate more vegetarian meals into their diet. Whether you're a vegan veteran, a vegetarian hopeful or just curious about trying something new, this lentil oatloaf recipe will leave you craving for more.
2tbspBBQ sauce(substitute A1 or ketchup instead: additional BBQ sauce for topping)
1tbspDijon mustard
2tspdried parsley
½tspthyme
½tspsage
½tsprosemary
½cupcooked brown lentils
1¼cupquick-cooking oats
3tbspsoy sauce
wild or portabella mushrooms finely chopped(optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C.
Sauté the celery, onion, and garlic (and mushroom if desired) on high heat in a skillet with a few drops of water for 5 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat and cool. (If adding mushroom make sure to drain off excess liquid.)
Mash the tofu in a large bowl. Stir in the cooked mixture and remaining ingredients, and combine well.
Spoon the mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan. Top with a layer of BBQ sauce. Using a brightly-colored (but still "traditional") BBQ sauce can add a nice holiday flare.
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Serve and enjoy! Cover with mushroom pot likker gravy if prepared.
Note: If you use a brightly colored BBQ sauce for the topping, you don't need to use the same sauce for the "loaf mash". The one in the mash should be for flavor primarily and can be darker in color.
Keyword holiday side dish, holiday sides, oatloaf, Side Dish