Vegan Savory Vegetable Loaf
Elevate your plant-based dining with this hearty and flavorful Vegan Savory Vegetable Loaf. Packed with nutrient-rich vegetables like carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, and bell peppers, along with protein-rich lentils and ground flaxseed, this meatless loaf is a wholesome alternative to traditional recipes. The addition of smoked paprika, dried herbs, and nutritional yeast brings a depth of savory umami flavor, while oat flour binds the whole dish together. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this vegetable loaf is ideal as a main dish or a satisfying side. Ready in just 80 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleasing centerpiece for dinner or holidays—and it’s 100% vegan!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 1 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 8 ounces button mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1.5 cups cooked brown lentils
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1 cup oat flour
- 0.5 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseed and water. Stir well and let it sit for 5 minutes to form a flax egg.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the grated carrots, zucchini, red bell pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are softened and any excess moisture is evaporated.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked vegetable mixture, cooked lentils, flax egg, oat flour, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, dried thyme, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing it down firmly and smoothing the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until the loaf is firm and golden on top.
Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm as a main dish or side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.1 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4116 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.7 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 71.1 g | 254% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.1 g | ||
| Protein | 98.0 g | 196% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 397 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 23.1 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 5329 mg | 113% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
