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Most people think that a meatless meal is boring and full of veggies. Last year, when I attended my son's military ball, I ordered the vegetarian meal as I don't eat meat. I was shocked at what they considered a vegetarian meal when they brought out my plate. They simply served me a plate of mashed potatoes and vegetables, the same thing everyone else had on their plates, just without the meal.
This was a fancy restaurant, and the chef considered this to be a vegetarian meal. I just don't understand, as it is so easy to make a delicious meal for vegetarians. The way to make meatless meals taste wonderful is by using flavorful sauces and herbs along with meatless protein options. Eating vegetarian does not mean you have to eat boring meals of vegetables.
Savory Lentil Loaf With A Cranberry Glaze
~ Is perfect for special meals
~ Meatless
~ Made with plant-based ingredients
~ Delicious
~ Loaded with protein
~ Vegetarian
~ Vegan
~ Can be made gluten-free
This delicious plant-based lentil loaf is so easy to make. It can be enjoyed for an everyday meal or for a special occasion, like Thanksgiving. The savory loaf uses wheat bread but can easily be made gluten-free by using gluten-free bread.
The lentil loaf has an amazing texture that is similar to meat loaf and the cranberry glaze adds additional flavor. If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use a can of whole cranberry sauce for the glaze.
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Ingredients Needed
~ Lentils
~ Chia seed
~ Onion
~ Olive Oil
~ Sea Salt
~ Garlc
~ Oatmeal
~ Wheat Bread
~ Cashews
~ Cranberries
~ Sugar
Tips
~ To make the lentil loaf gluten-free, use gluten-free bread or 1/4 more oatmeal
~ Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days
~ Leftover lentil loaf slices can be frozen for 3 months and warmed up in the microwave
~ If fresh cranberries are not available, use a can of whole cranberry sauce for the glaze
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