Looking for a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs holiday lentil loaf" I’ve got you covered AND I’ve made this version naturally gluten-free.

Most lentil loaf or other vegan meatloaf recipes rely on breadcrumbs to counteract the natural mushiness of beans. I love beans to the moon and back, but yeah… they’re mushy. However, I have an inexplicable pathological aversion to breadcrumbs too. That’s why, back when I posted my only veggie burger recipe, vegan wild rice burgers, I taught you about a little trick I picked up from one of my favorite food columnists.
Before mixing the ingredients, dry-roast the beans (whatever variety they may be) in the oven until they crack open. This makes the skins a little crispy and chewy, and evaporates some of the moisture on the inside that makes them mushy. It makes a world of difference.

So when I got started on my vegan lentil loaf recipe, my natural inclination was to roast the lentils.
Continue reading Walnut Lentil Loaf (gluten-free) at Yup, It's Vegan! for the full recipe.

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