Mushroom Lentil Loaf

🧺 What you'll need

• 2 cups cooked Lentils
• 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
• 1/2 diced Onion
• 1 cup Frozen Mixed Vegetables
• 1/2 cup diced Celery
• 8oz sliced Button Mushrooms
• 2 heaping Tbsp. Tomato Paste
• 2 Tbsp. Liquid Aminos (Bragg's)
• 1 1/4 tsp. Thyme
• 1/2 cup of Oats
• 1 1/4 cup cooked Lentils
• 3/4 cups Cooked Lentils
• 1/2 cup Oats
• 1/2 cup Almond Meal
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

👩‍🍳 How to make it

1. 1COOK Lentils according to instructions (3/4 dried Lentils)
2. 2SAUTÉ onion in olive oil over medium heat until tender
3. 3ADD Frozen Mixed Vegetables and cook 5 minutes
4. 4ADD mushrooms and sauté until all vegetables are tender (5-10 minutes)
5. 5POUR vegetable mixture into food processor
6. 6PUT Tomato Paste, Liquid Aminos, Thyme, and 1/2 cup Oats with 1 1/4 cup cooked Lentils into the food processor with mixed veggies
7. 7PROCESS for just a few seconds until ingredients are combined, but not completely pureed
8. 8POUR contents into a large mixing bowl
9. 9ADD 3/4 cups Cooked Lentils, 1/2 cup Oats, and 1/2 cup Almond Meal and stir until completely combined and sticking together well (if dough is crumbly, add a Tbsp+ of water)
10. 10FORM into a ball then place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and form into a loaf shape
11. 11COVER the top with half the BBQ sauce
12. 12BAKE at 375 degrees for 30 minutes
13. 13Pull the loaf out of the oven and cover with the remaining 1/4 cup sauce
14. 14BAKE an additional 10-15 minutes until a fork comes out clean
15. 15Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing