Ultimate Lentil Walnut Loaf

Ingredients

• 28 ounces lentils drained and rinsed*
• 1 cup walnuts finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 10 ml
• 2 cups sweet onion finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup chopped celery finely
• 1 cup grated carrot
• 1/3 cup apple peeled and grated sweet
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries chopped or raisins
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• fine sea salt to taste, I use about 1 teaspoon
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons ground flax
• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs spelt, or bread crumbs of choice
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
• 1/4 cup ketchup 60 ml
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce 30 ml or apple butter
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 30 ml
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 15 ml

Nutrition

• Calories : 580 calories
• Carbohydrate : 83 grams
• Fat : 15 grams
• Fiber : 35 grams
• Protein : 32 grams
• SaturatedFat : 1.5 grams
• Sodium : 260 milligrams
• Sugar : 11 grams