Preparation Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan with olive oil.
- Cook lentils in 2 cups of water until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and mushrooms until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, sautéed vegetables, ground flaxseeds, breadcrumbs, tamari, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan, pressing down firmly.
- Spread ketchup evenly over the top of the loaf.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until firm and golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.