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Lentil-walnut meatloaf with balsamic glaze

Recipe for a vegan Easter menu, specifically for an amazing meatloaf without a piece of meat, yet moa and very good, which will surely be appreciated even by meat eaters.

Ingredients:

3 cups of cooked lentils 1 cup walnuts 1 cup shredded celery 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup spelt or oat flour

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1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/3 cup dried cranberries 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 and ½ tablespoons maple syrup 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp oregano 70 ml tomato puree 40 ml apple puree 3 pcs

td>garlic cloves 2 pcs finely chopped onion 1 pk small grated apple a pinch of chilli pepper, salt

Procedure:

  • Mash the cooked lentils with a potato masher. Place the chopped nuts in a preheated oven at 160 °C and bake for approximately 8-10 minutes, then let cool.
  • In a pan with a little oil, fry the onion and garlic until golden brown. Add the celery and carrots and cook for a few minutes. Finally add the grated apple, cranberries, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Add the nuts, flaxseed, oat flour, breadcrumbs and vegetable mixture to the bowl with the lentils and mix thoroughly. Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of chilli. If the mixture is too dry, a tablespoon of water can be added. Squeeze into the tin.
  • In a bowl, mix the tomato puree, applesauce, balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. Spread this sauce over the meatloaf.
  • Place it in a preheated oven at 180 °C. Bake for approximately 45-55 minutes.
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    Source: veganskaspolecnost.cz