Dreena’s No-fu Love Loaf      by Susan Voisin on April 26, 2012

No-fu Love Loaf from Let Them Eat Vegan

Many vegan versions of meatloaf are made with tofu, veggie ground round, tvp, or even seitan. Those tofu-averse will be happy to know there is no tofu or veggie meats in this loaf. This savory version uses only lentils, cracked wheat, oats, and chia seed, along with a mix of seasonings to make it all magically come together!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup brown (green) lentils
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 3/4 cup bulgur (toasted cracked wheat) (for gluten-free version, use certified gf steel cut oats)
• 1 cup water, boiled
• 1/4 cup natural ketchup
• 1 cup rolled or quick oats (ensure gf certified for gluten-free)
• 3 tablespoons tamari (use wheat-free for wheat/gluten-free version)
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons ground white chia (or can use flax meal)
• 2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce (see note for gf version)
• 2 tablespoons tahini or sunflower seed butter
• 2 teaspoons blackstrap molasses
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon ground fennel (optional)
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

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From the book Let Them Eat Vegan! by Dreena Burton.