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Green lentil loaf with creamy topping
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Green lentil loaf with creamy topping

A moist lentil loaf baked with vegetables and herbs, topped with a creamy sauce of crème fraîche and lemon.

EverydayLunchBælgfrugterVegetarianDansklentil loaf
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55 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units

  • Lentil loaf

    • 10.6 oz green lentils (cooked)
    • about 0.4 cup rolled oats
    • 1 stk egg
    • 1 stk onion
    • 2 tbsp fresh herbs

  • Topping

    • about 0.4 cup crème fraîche
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 tsp salt and pepper

  • Vegetables

    • 1 stk carrot (grated)
    • 1 stk courgette (grated)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the lentil mixture

    1. Roughly mash the lentils and mix with oats, egg, chopped onion, grated vegetables and herbs.
    10 min
    Bowl
  2. 2

    Shape and bake

    1. Press the mixture into a greased loaf tin and bake at 180°C for 35–40 minutes.
    40 min
    180°C
    Oven
  3. 3

    Make the topping

    1. Mix crème fraîche with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
    3 min
    Bowl
  4. 4

    Serve

    1. Turn the loaf out, slice and serve with topping.
    5 min
    Knife

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

360kcal

Protein

20g

Fat

10g

Carbs

35g

Serving Size

180g

Dietary

Allergens

ÆgMælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve the loaf warm or cooled, sliced

Drink Pairings

  • • non-alcoholic: Sparkling water with lemon

Side Pairings

  • • Green salad

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Cool leftovers, pack in an airtight box and refrigerate for 2 days. Reheat until piping hot.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Cook the lentils the day before for faster assembly.

Cooking

  • • The loaf is done when firm in the centre and lightly golden.

Serving

  • • Serve with salad or as part of a buffet.

Variations

Flavor

  • Mild and rounded

Health

  • High-protein lunch

Method

  • Oven-baked lentil loaf

Toppings

  • Herbs, cucumber or tomato

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla