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Rustic Cocoa Lentil Loaf With Caraway And Herbs

Ingredients

Lentil Base

  • 100 g dry lentils
  • to taste water enough for soaking, plus 60 ml for blending

Structure And Flavour

  • 1 tbsp flax flour
  • 2 tbsp psyllium husk
  • 10 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • to taste salt
  • ¼ tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp caraway seeds
  • to taste dried herbs or spices optional

Leavening

  • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

For The Tin

  • to taste oil or parchment  a little, for greasing or lining the baking tin

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the dry lentils, cover with water and soak for 2–8 hours, then drain and rinse again.
  • Blend the soaked lentils with 60 ml water until you have a thick, smooth puree.
  • Transfer the puree to a bowl and add flax flour, psyllium, cocoa powder, sugar, salt and caraway seeds, then mix well.
  • Stir in any dried herbs or spices you like.
  • Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes so the psyllium and flax can absorb moisture and thicken the mixture.
  • Sprinkle in the bicarbonate of soda, add the lemon juice and quickly mix to combine.
  • Line or lightly grease a small loaf tin.
  • Spoon the batter into the tin, smooth the top and tap the tin gently to settle the mixture.
  • Bake at 180°C for 30–40 minutes until firm and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  • Cool completely in the tin, then remove, slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 3gFiber: 6gSugar: 1g