Gluten Free Cranberry Maple Lentil Loaf (Vegan

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1/2 cup Celery
  • 1 cup Cranberries, whole fresh
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 2 cups Lentils, cooked
  • 1/2 cup Onion
  • 3 Thyme

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup Maple syrup

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Oats, gluten-free

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 dash Garlic/pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Onion powder or onion salt
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3 tbsp Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 3 tbsp Chia seed
  • 1/2 cup Nuts

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 2 small pieces Bread, gluten free

• Liquids

  • 1/2 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked lentils (I used black lentils)
• 3 tbsp chia seed
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup whole fresh cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp onion powder or onion salt
• 3 thyme sprigs or 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1 cup gluten free oats
• 2 small pieces of gluten free bread
• FOR THE MAPLE GLAZE
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (see notes for substitute)
• dash of garlic/pepper

Directions

• First, make sure your lentils are cooked. They should only take about 20 minutes or so. Follow instructions according to package or see notes for how to cook lentils.
• Once cooked, drain and measure out 2 cups to use in this recipe. Set aside.
• In another bowl, combine your chia and water, mix together and set aside to let it gel.
• Preheat oven to 350F
• Combine your lentils, seasoning, cranberries, and vegetables all in one skillet with oil.
• Cook on medium until onion are cooked and lentils are soft.
• You want to be able to mash the lentils easily. Should take about 10 minutes.
• Once that is cooked, turn off skillet and place everything in a large bowl. Set aside
• Combine your oats and bread in a food processor, grind you until you get a flour texture.
• Add your oat flour to your lentils and vegetable bowl, then add in your chia egg/mixture, and finally mix in the chopped nuts.
• Mash and mix everything together with hands or spoon and then press into a 9x5 greased baking pan.
• Bake at 350F for 45 minutes.
• While that is cooking, make your glaze.
• COmbine the maple syrup, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic/pepper, and dijon mustard in one bowl. Whisk until smooth.
• Remove lentil loaf from oven and coat with maple glaze. You will probably have extra.
• Serve and enjoy!