This festive main course is rich and tasty on its own, but you can also pair it with Vegan Mushroom Gravy.
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Ingredients
Method
Put lentils in a small saucepan with 2 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat.
Cover and simmer until lentils are very tender, about 40 minutes.
Drain well and set aside.
Meanwhile, put bulgur in a small saucepan with 1 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat.
Cover and simmer until bulgur is tender and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Set aside.
In a medium skillet, combine mushrooms, onion, cider, poultry seasoning and salt.
Cover and simmer over medium heat until vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes.
Transfer to a food processor and pulse until very finely chopped.
Scrape into a bowl and fold in lentils, bulgur, oats, bell pepper and parsley.
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Line the bottom and sides of an 8- or 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Pack lentil mixture firmly into pan and smooth the top.
Bake until edges brown slightly, about 1 hour.
Cool in pan 25 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate.
Remove parchment and let the loaf cool a few more minutes.
Use a serrated knife to cut the loaf into 1-inch-thick slices.
To freeze leftovers, let the loaf cool to room temperature, cut into serving slices, wrap in foil or plastic wrap and freeze up to 1 month.To reheat, unwrap and microwave, or place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a 275°F oven until heated through, about 45 minutes.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
Calories
230
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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