Lentil Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, dice small
• 1 ½ cup walnuts (optional) 
• 1 ¾ cups of lentils
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp soy sauce 
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ cup breadcrumbs

Toppings 

• ½ cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• Side salad (optional)

Preparation Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a loaf pan with parchment paper or spray pan with cooking spray.
2. Heat a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil, onions, and carrots, stir often for about 5 minutes until veggies are softened.
3. In a large bowl mix together lentils, soft vegetables, ketchup, soy sauce, salt and dried thyme. Mix well with a wooden spoon.
4. Add ½ cup of breadcrumbs and fold them in, add ¼ more breadcrumbs if the mixture is too wet.
5. Transfer to the pan and press it evenly in and firmly, then cover with foil and cook in the oven for 30 minutes.
6. Make the topping while waiting, stir all ingredients together in a small bowl
7. After 30 minutes spread the topping on top of the loaf and cook for 10 more minutes and then let it cool for 20 minutes and enjoy!