Oat & Lentil “Meat Loaf”

PREP TIME:

15 MINUTES

COOK TIME:

60 MINUTES

SERVINGS:

6

This protein-rich BBQ-glazed “meatloaf” is a quick, inexpensive whole food option that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds.

Recipe by Plant Strong by Engine 2

Ingredients

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 10 ounces firm tofu, drained
  • ¼ cup walnuts, finely ground
  • ½ cup cooked brown lentils
  • 1¼ cups quick-cooking oats
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce or ketchup (plus additional for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon sage
  • ½ teaspoon rosemary

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF/190ºC.
  2. Sauté the celery, onion, and garlic on high heat in a skillet with a few drops of water for 5 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat and cool.
  3. Mash the tofu in a large bowl. Stir in the cooked mixture and remaining ingredients, and combine well.
  4. Spoon the mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan. Top with a layer of BBQ sauce.
  5. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Tips

  • This meatloaf is wonderful the next day pan-fried on whole grain bread with mustard, pickles, and ketchup.

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