You don’t have to go all-out vegetarian to eat less meat, and this recipe is the perfect example. You only need a half-pound of meat for this updated version of meatloaf. Hearty lentils and savory mushrooms combine with a little lean ground beef for a healthier take on the comfort food classic.
Active time: 10 minutes | Total time: 50 minutes
Meat-Lite Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 8 oz. (227g) white mushrooms, stems removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups (300g) cooked lentils
- 8 oz. (227g) 90% lean ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup (91g) ketchup
- 1 tsp chili powder
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Place the mushrooms in a food processor and pulse until very finely chopped. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 4 minutes more, or until tender and the liquid has evaporated.
Place half of the lentils in a food processor and pulse until almost smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. In a large bowl, combine the pureed lentils, remaining whole lentils, and mushroom mixture. Add the ground beef, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and egg and mix until well combined.
Shape the mixture into a 7-by-4-inch freeform loaf on the prepared sheet pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and chili powder. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and brush the ketchup mixture evenly over the top. Return to the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes more, or until the center reaches 160°F (71°C). Slice into 8 pieces and serve.
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 2 slices
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 323; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 89mg; Sodium: 785mg; Carbohydrate: 32g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 24g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 664mg; Iron: 29%; Vitamin A: 13%; Vitamin C: 8%; Calcium: 5%
Originally published February 2020; Updated May 2026
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