Bean and Lentil Loaf Recipe

An appetizing, high-fiber savory loaf, ideal for breakfast and packed lunches.

 

Ingredients

  • red kidney beans - 450g

  • lentils - 450g

  • olive oil - 3 tsp

  • garlic - 2 cloves, crushed

  • carrot - 1, coarsely grated

  • onion - 1, chopped

  • celery sticks - 2, chopped

  • tomato puree - 2 tbsp

  • tomato ketchup - 2 tbsp

  • fresh whole meal breadcrumbs - 75g

  • egg - 1

  • grated Cheddar cheese - 75g

  • ground cumin, and ground coriander - 2 tsp each

  • salad - to serve

  • ground black pepper and salt

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 180˚C. Lightly grease a loaf tin.

  • Heat the oil in a pan, add the celery, onion, and garlic, cook gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from heat and set aside.

  • Rinse and drain the beans and lentils. Put in a blender with the onion mixture and egg and process until smooth.

  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well. Season with pepper and salt.

  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface.

  • Bake for 60 minutes, then remove from the tin and serve hot or cold in slices, accompanied with salad. Makes 1 loaf.

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