Vegan Barbecue Lentil Loaf (Oil-free) - The Vegan 8
"This Vegan Barbecue Lentil Loaf is oil-free, easy to make, doesn't fall apart, healthy and full of flavor. Made with homemade barbecue sauce!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup (193g) dry green lentils (do not use red lentils, too mushy)
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt
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1/2 heaping cup (80g) finely chopped white onion
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1 packed tablespoon minced fresh garlic
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1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1/4 cup water (this is ONLY for cooking the veggies in 1st)
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1 cup (240g) barbecue sauce (below), separated (This is the ONLY BBQ sauce tested in the recipe and the strong flavor and texture work perfectly.)
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1/2 cup MEDIUM GRIND coarse cornmeal (It MUST be medium grind, not corn flour or regular fine cornmeal, otherwise it WILL BE DRY. I use this Bob's Red Mill. If you cannot find, order it off Amazon.)
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3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
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1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili spice (gives a hefty kick of heat, so ONLY use 1/4 tsp if sensitive)
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1/2 cup corn
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1/2 cup (120g) tomato paste, not sauce
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1/2 cup (120g) water
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
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1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon yellow wet mustard
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2 tablespoons (40g) pure maple syrup
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2 tablespoons dark balsamic vinegar (do not sub with another vinegar)
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2 tablespoons unsulphured regular molasses
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2 teaspoons liquid smoke
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Keep in mind, this is a LENTIL LOAF, it's not meat, so don't expect it to taste like traditional meatloaf. However, it is phenomenal and flavorful with an amazing texture as long as you follow the recipe. I used my homemade barbecue sauce recipe
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