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Vegan Lentil Loaf Recipe with Mushrooms, Walnuts and Quinoa

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Vegan lentil loaf is a staple meal that is quick, easy and packed with flavour. Made with mushrooms, walnuts and quinoa along with plenty of herbs and spices for maximum flavour, this vegan lentil loaf recipe is savoury and filling. Lentil loaf is fantastic to serve to a group of people and ideal for vegans to take to family gatherings if other protein options aren’t available.

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Make an Easy Vegan Lentil Loaf

Making a lentil mushroom loaf seemed so intimidating to me at one point. It used to take so long to put everything together, so I created a simple recipe that really only has 4 steps: prep, pre-cook the veggies, stir everything else in and bake!

I’ve purposefully avoided using a food processor for this lentil loaf because not everyone has one and they can be annoying to clean (so many parts!).

To make this vegan lentil quinoa loaf recipe easier, I recommend preparing all the ingredients before you start cooking the veggies. Also, have the loaf pan ready to go and get the oven heating! Once you start cooking the vegetables, things will move pretty quickly.

Ingredients for a Vegan Lentil Quinoa Loaf Recipe in glass dishes

Tips for Getting Vegan Lentil Loaf to Hold Together

I’m not going to lie, this vegan lentil mushroom loaf is pretty “rustic” when you serve it. While it may not always hold together, there are a few steps you can take to make this easy lentil loaf hold together better:

  1. Mash the lentils: Mashing the lentils with a fork or potato masher before stirring them in will create more of a “paste” that can hold together better compared to whole lentils. Don’t over-mash though; you want some texture so the final product isn’t too smooth.
  2. More gluten flour: The gluten flour is really what holds this vegan lentil loaf together. Adding more provides additional binding-power to keep things held together. Also be sure to read the directions about stirring gluten flour into the mixture; it’s important to do this step well so the gluten incorporates evenly. An extra 1 -2 tablespoons would do the trick; likely no need to fully double.
  3. Chop the veggies extra-fine: The smaller the onion, carrot, celery and mushrooms are cut, the easier it is to hold the small pieces together. Large chunks tend to make for a more rustic loaf.

Rustic vegan lentil quinoa on a marble cutting board with fresh thyme sprigs

Add Mushrooms, Walnuts and Quinoa to a Vegan Lentil Loaf

Mushrooms, walnuts and quinoa sounds pretty tasty to me! All of these ingredients are used in this vegan lentil quinoa loaf to add texture, flavour and nutrition!

Mushrooms add a softer texture and some moisture to the lentil loaf. They’re also a good source of B-vitamins, potassium, selenium and even some plant-based protein! Mushrooms provide an “earthy” flavour to meals like lentil mushroom loaf and can be a good addition to dishes that replicate meat products (they also add a darker colour).

Vegetables cooking for vegan lentil loaf recipe next to all lentil loaf ingredients

Walnuts provide a nice crunch, lots of flavour and a ton of nutrition. Walnuts are a great source of healthy fats including omega 3s, plant-based protein, iron, magnesium as well as fibre and a small amount of calcium. The healthy fats really make this lentil loaf satisfying and delicious.

Quinoa is a whole grain that is a good source of fibre, healthy carbohydrates, plant-based protein as well as magnesium, iron, zinc, antioxidants and folate. By making this a lentil quinoa loaf recipe, you’ll consume 5 out of the 6 food groups for a healthy plant-based diet in one meal!

Vegan lentil loafs in metal loaf pans, one with barbecue sauce and ketchup

What to Serve with Vegan Lentil Loaf

Vegan lentil loaf is a delicious and nutritious replacement for any other type of loaf dish (ex. meat loaf). You can serve vegan lentil loaf alongside so many tasty options like mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy and vegetables to make a “classic” meal.

If you don’t like boring steamed vegetables, roasting veggies is a perfect way to pack a ton of flavour into a meal. Toss vegetables with any of your favourite spices and a touch of oil, roast until cooked through and you’re all set!

Texture of vegan lentil mushroom loaf recipe on a marble cutting board

I personally like to bring lentil quinoa loaf to family gatherings where there may not be a good protein option for me to eat (as a vegan). I can then pair the lentil loaf with the veggie sides that are available!

Maple balsamic Brussel’s sprouts are a fantastic side dish to try alongside vegan lentil loaf!

I hope you enjoy this recipe for vegan lentil loaf with mushrooms, walnuts and quinoa. The flavour of this recipe is truly fantastic!

Note: This recipe uses Herbamere which is a sea salt, herb and vegetable blend. If you don’t have Herbamere, you can substitute for ½ tsp of salt + ½ tsp herb blend (ex. Italian herbs, Herbs de Provence etc.)

Vegan Lentil Loaf Recipe with mushrooms quinoa and walnuts
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Vegan Lentil Loaf with Mushrooms, Walnuts and Quinoa

This vegan lentil loaf recipe is made with mushrooms, walnuts and quinoa along with plenty of flavour from herbs and spices, including fresh thyme. Quick and easy to make, this is a great dish to please a crowd.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Lentil Mushroom Loaf, Lentil Quinoa Loaf, Vegan Lentil Loaf
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 277kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Can Opener
  • Large pan
  • Loaf pan

Ingredients

  • ½ C onion , finely diced
  • ½ C celery , finely diced
  • ½ C carrot , finely diced
  • 1 C mushrooms , finely diced(white/ button or cremini)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , crushed
  • 1 19 oz can lentils , drained and rinsed
  • ½ C quinoa , cooked
  • ½ C walnuts , chopped
  • ¼ C gluten flour
  • 2 tbsp ketchup , plus more for topping loaf
  • 1 tbsp BBQ sauce , plus more for topping loaf
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme , about 1 tbsp chopped (or ½ tsp dry thyme)
  • 1 tsp Herbamare seasoning (see note above for substitutions)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp dry ground sage (or poultry seasoning)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Prep all ingredients as above.
  • Preheat oven to 375 °F.
  • Cook the onion, carrot, celery and mushrooms in a pan over medium-high heat. Use 1-2 tbsp of oil to prevent sticking. Sautee for 4-5 minutes then add the garlic. Cook for another 2-3 minutes then turn the heat down to low.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients. It’s important to sprinkle the gluten flour in a thin layer across the top of the rest of the ingredients and stir it in carefully to prevent the gluten flour from clumping.
  • Remove pan from heat.
  • Grease a loaf pan (I use an oil spray) and firmly press the loaf into the pan. Top with BBQ sauce and/ or ketchup (depending on your preferences). Cover the top with a thin layer of sauce.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the edges have started to crisp and the centre is heated through.
  • Let the loaf sit for at least 20 minutes before cutting. It’s best to serve this loaf from the pan as it’s challenging to remove from the pan.
  • See tips in text above from making this loaf hold together better (this recipe creates a fairly loose texture).

Notes

Note: Accuracy of nutrition information cannot be guaranteed (certain ingredients may not have all nutrients listed in the database); amounts may vary (and will vary depending on brands of ingredients used); all nutrition fact values rounded to the nearest whole number.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving (1/6 of recipe) | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2091IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg

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  1. Mara

    May 4, 2020 at 3:11 am

    Gotta try this, it looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Nicole Stevens

      May 4, 2020 at 7:29 am

      Thank you so much! (please note I don’t allow links in the comment section)

      Reply
  2. Alma Dayman

    March 25, 2020 at 10:05 am

    Awesome!

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    • Nicole Stevens

      March 25, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      So glad you liked it, thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  3. Jeannette Stevens

    March 25, 2020 at 10:01 am

    ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!

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    • Nicole Stevens

      March 25, 2020 at 12:00 pm

      Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed, it’s one of my favourites 🙂

      Reply

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