I’m surprised I did a post on the best vegan lentil loaf recipe. To be honest, I never cared much for normal meatloaf growing up. I probably have had meatloaf only once in my life, and didn’t like it very much. The only thing I did like about meatloaf was the sauce or the gravy that accompanied it.
Fast forward about 20 years and I was craving that gravy. What can I eat with gravy, I thought. Well, being on a (mostly) anti-inflammatory diet I can’t have meatloaf or potatoes but what I can have is a lentil loaf. Aha! Brilliant! Well done Kiran. Image may be NSFW.
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And so, I was on the search for the best lentil loaf recipe. My friend Fatima was coming over for dinner and I need a recipe that would not disappoint.
I searched for a really long time for the best vegan lentil loaf recipe. In searching for the best vegan lentil loaf recipe I also came across of many vegan loafs that were made without lentils. I did a separate post on these non-lentil loafs recipes that you can find on my blog post for the best vegan meatloaf recipe.
I hunted for lentil loaf recipes that were clean, made with whole food ingredients, along with being easy to make and delicious. I tried to search for unique recipes that would cater to everyone’s unique dietary needs and preferences (God knows, I have my share of them!).
Let me know what you think of my curation for the best vegan lentil loaf recipe. Have I missed any lentil loafs that you think I should include? Let me know in the comments below. Image may be NSFW.
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Best Vegan Lentil Loaf Recipe with…
Oats & Spinach
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Ingredients: 24
Main ingredients: green lentils, spinach, oats, almond flour
✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free (*contains maple syrup)
Why this makes the cut: A green lentil loaf with oats & almond flour, topped with a bbq sauce made with Sriracha. YUM.
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Oats & Ketchup
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Ingredients: 22
Main ingredients: oats, red lentils, ketchup
✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
Why this makes the cut: A healthy lentil loaf complete with oats, lentils, flax, nutritional yeast and tahini.
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Oats & Walnuts
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By Oh She Glows
Ingredients: 22
Main ingredients: lentils, oats, breadcrumbs, walnuts, apple, raisins
✓ Gluten free (*use gluten free breadcrumbs and oats)
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free (*contains maple syrup)
Why this makes the cut: A recipe for all you sweet lovers. A loaf with apples and raisins topped with a sweet glaze sauce.
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Walnuts & Seeds
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Ingredients: 21
Main ingredients: green lentils, walnuts, sunflower seeds
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Sugar free (*has maple syrup)
Why this makes the cut: The combination of nuts, seeds, carrots and raisins in this loaf makes for a hearty and full-flavoured meal.
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Best Vegan Lentil Loaf Recipe with…
Cornmeal
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By The Vegan 8
Ingredients: 10 (without sauce)
Main ingredients: green lentils, bbq sauce, cornmeal, corn
✓ Gluten free
✓ Grain free
✓ Vegan
✓ Soy free
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free (*contains maple syrup)
Why this makes the cut: The only grain free and gluten free loaf I came across. Plus, it sounds spicy and delectable.
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Sweet Potato
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Ingredients: 20
Main ingredients: red lentils, sweet potato, quinoa, parsley
✓ Gluten free
✓ Vegan
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free (*contains maple syrup)
Why this makes the cut: A unique and healthy loaf filled with quinoa, sweet potatoes and kale.
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Chickpeas
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By Rachel Carr
Ingredients: 18
Main ingredients: lentils, chickpeas, breadcrumbs/oats
✓ Gluten free (*use gluten free breadcrumbs and oats)
✓ Vegan
✓ Nut free
✓ Sugar free
Why this makes the cut: A hearty and protein packed loaf with celery, carrots, chickpeas and lentils.
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Rice & Walnuts
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By HappyGut
Ingredients: 24
Main ingredients: lentils, walnuts, breadcrumbs
✓ Gluten free (*use gluten free breadcrumbs)
✓ Vegan
✓ Sugar free
✓ Nightshade free
Why this makes the cut: Full disclosure, this is my recipe creation. Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view. This is the only nightshade free lentil loaf (this is the reason I created it) topped with a vegan mushroom gravy.
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