Maple-Glazed Lentil Loaf with Herb Crust

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A hearty vegan loaf packed with earthy lentils, sweet maple, and a crunchy herb topping, perfect for meal prep or holiday sides. This vegetarian recipe (vegan), ready in about 60 minutes, pairs brown lentils, oats, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine cooked lentils, 1/2 cup rolled oats, grated carrots, diced onion, minced garlic, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 2 tbsp chopped parsley. Mix until well combined and holds together when pressed.
  2. Step 2: Press mixture firmly into a greased 8x4-inch loaf pan, smoothing the top. Brush with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
  3. Step 3: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing to set.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and toast sesame seeds for 1 minute until fragrant and golden, stirring constantly.
  5. Step 5: Remove loaf from pan, slice into 8 equal portions, and serve warm with additional maple syrup drizzle if desired.

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