Protein-Packed Savoury Lentil Bread/Cake with Vegetables

This recipe is from a YouTube Video that I watched. 

Recipe Compliments: Zara Cooks Healthy and Tasty Food

Today’s recipe is so incredible that you may look to try it right away after you watch this video, especially if you’re into vegetarian, gluten-free, grain-free, healthy and tasty bread recipes!

Instead of grain flour, this delicious vegan, savory cake / bread is made with red lentils. This incredible legume is low in sodium and saturated fat, high in potassium, fiber, folate, and plant polyphenols that have an important antioxidant activity.

They are packed with healthy nutrients (imagine in just 1 cup of raw red lentils you’ll get: 45.91 g of protein; 20.7 g of fiber and 14.19 mg of iron for a total of 687 calories).

On top of all those impressive nutritional benefits, they taste great and they are so versatile that you can use them in the classic soups and stews or in making the best gluten-free breads!

This savory bread is perfect for serving alongside your favorite vegan soups, stews, or salads. It's also great for toasting and slathering with your favorite plant-based spreads or nut butters.

Whether you're a vegan or just looking to add more plant-based meals to your diet, this lentil savory cake / bread is a delicious and wholesome option.

In a preheated oven, bake at 365°F / 185° C for about 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean from the cake / bread!

Ingredients:

1 ½ cup red lentils
1 cup coconut cream or any other plant based cream or milk of your choice
3 tbsp. olive oil
150 g shredded carrot (or any veggies of your choice)
100 g chopped orange, green or red pepper
30 g (or 2 units) chopped green onion
25 g sun dried tomato
6 or 7 fresh thyme stems
1 tsp. salt black pepper (optional)
½ tbsp. baking powder
​1 tsp. sesame seeds or other seeds of your choice for garnish (optional)