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Lentil and Walnut Holiday Loaf with Cranberry Glaze

Prep 25 min Cook 55 min Total 1 hr 20 min Servings 8

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 12, 2026

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About this recipe

I only post recipes that I have tried and verified and are good to my taste — all taste may vary.

Partly mashing the lentils binds the loaf so slices hold together.

Ingredients

  • Glaze

Method

  1. 01

    Heat oven to 375°F; line a 9x5 loaf pan.

  2. 02

    Cook vegetables and mushrooms 12 minutes until dry; add garlic.

  3. 03

    Pulse half the lentils; mix all lentils with vegetables, walnuts, oats, eggs, soy, paste and herbs.

  4. 04

    Pack into the pan, bake 40 minutes, spread glaze and bake 15 minutes.

  5. 05

    Rest 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes & swaps

  • Partly mashing the lentils binds the loaf so slices hold together.