Lentil Walnut No Meat Loaf

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This tasty no-meat loaf makes the perfect vegetarian/vegan main course. smother it with amazing vegan mushroom gravy and serve with a side of mashed faux-tato and you've got a meal!!

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Steps

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Method: heat oven to 400 degrees.

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Lightly grease 8-9 inch loaf pan with oil or cooking spray and set aside.

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Bring vegetable broth to a boil and add lentils.

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Cover and simmer over medium heat for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender and most or all of the liquid is absorbed.

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Drain any excess liquid and transfer to a large bowl to cool.

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Meanwhile , heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet and add onion and celery , saute over medium heat 3 minutes.

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Add potatoes , garlic , poultry seasoning , and pepper and continue cooking 3-5 minutes , or until vegetables are tender.

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Remove from heat.

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With a potato masher , mash cooled lentils.

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Add vegetable mixture and continue to mash to combine.

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Next add the remaining ingredients and mix in - using your hands works best.

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Transfer to loaf pan and press the mixture in , smoothing out the top so its even.

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Bake for 25-30minutes or until top and edges look lightly browned.

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Ingredients

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dry green lentils, vegetable broth, extra virgin olive oil, onion, celery ribs, salt, frozen hash brown potatoes, garlic cloves, poultry seasoning, black pepper, egg, whole wheat flour, nutritional yeast, walnuts