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Easy Gluten Free Red Lentil Loaf
- by S R
Gluten-Free · Vegan · 6 Ingredients
Easy GF Red Lentil Loaf
A wholesome, gluten-free loaf made from blended soaked lentils — naturally simple, surprisingly satisfying.
Ingredients
Loaf
- 1½ cups dried red lentils, soaked overnight & drained
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾–1 tsp salt, to taste
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
Optional Toppings
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- ½ tsp pumpkin seeds
Method
- 1 Rinse the lentils and place them in a large bowl. Cover with 3 cups of cold water, cover the bowl, and leave to soak for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- 2 When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- 3 Drain the lentils well and tip them into a high-speed blender. Add the water, baking soda, vinegar, salt, and cumin. Blend on high until completely smooth and thick.
- 4 Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Scatter sesame and pumpkin seeds over the top if using.
- 5 Bake for 60 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- 6 Leave the loaf to rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing — this prevents crumbling.
Storage
Room TempUp to 2 days in an airtight container
Fridge4–5 days, wrapped or in a container
FreezerUp to 2 months — slice before freezing
Variations
🌿 Herby Loaf Stir in 1–2 tsp of dried rosemary, thyme, or oregano for a fragrant twist.
🧄 Garlic Bread Add 1 tsp of garlic powder for a savory, crowd-pleasing flavour.
🌶 Spicy Kick Mix in chili flakes or a pinch of cayenne for gentle heat.
🌻 Seeded Crust Top with sunflower, flax, or extra pumpkin seeds for crunch and nutrition.
🧀 Cheesy & Umami Fold in nutritional yeast for a dairy-free cheesy depth.
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- gluten free
- gluten-free baking
- gluten-free bread recipe
- Healthy Eating
- healthy grains
- healthy lifestyle
- healthy living
- lentil bread
- lentil loaf
- organic
- red split lentil
- UK
- UK Food
- Vegan food
