10 Nut and Veggie Loaf Recipes for a Great Holiday Dinner

With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what you might want to indulge in for that festive dinner.  Potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, stuffing, and sweet potatoes all make the cut, but what about your protein?

You might opt for a store-bought tofurkey or decide to make your own vegan ham.  However, there is nothing quite like a delicious and classic nut loaf to fill you up during that button-popping meal.

One Green Planet has a bunch of great nut roast and loaf recipes for you to play with and enjoy this holiday.  Your meat-eating guests will be equally as satisfied with the plant-based change.

1. Lentil Loaf

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This is a crowd-pleaser of a recipe that has very little prep time.  That way, you’ll have more time to spend with the family on Thanksgiving day and less time in the kitchen. This Lentil Loaf by Sonnet Lauberth is clean and simple.  It is packed with protein from the lentils and is filled with a perfect herb blend.

2. Holiday Nut Loaf

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This Holiday Nut Loaf by Laura Theodore makes a wonderful centerpiece for a festive dinner.  This loa is crisp on the outside and tender in the middle.  The protein comes from walnuts and sunflower seeds while the ‘meaty’ texture comes from the mushrooms.  Drench your loaf in vegan gravy and enjoy.

3. Maple-Glazed Mushroom and Lentil Loaf

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Here we have another lentil loaf with a much different take.  This Maple-Glazed Mushroom and Lentil Loaf by Liz Martone is dense and meaty and full of flavor and texture. The savory flavors of the loaf pair beautifully with the sweetness of the glaze.

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4. Lentil Veggie Loaf

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This Lentil Veggie Loaf by Gabrielle St. Claire is another winner for the holiday plate or Sunday dinner.  This is an effortless dish that is hearty and versatile.  This loaf comes with a spicy barbeque sauce to slather over the top.

5. Black Bean Loaf

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Here we have another beautiful loaf that is hearty and comforting. This Black Bean Loaf by Natasha Condie is delicious when served with a side of greens and some mashed potatoes.  The loaf is soft and tender on the inside and has an optional ketchup topping, but it’s yummy with or without.

6. Mushroom and Nut Roast With Cherry Tomatoes

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This loaf will make a stunning centerpiece for your holiday dinner table.  This Mushroom and Nut Roast With Cherry Tomatoes by Alenoosh Matakupan is packed with protein from tofu and cashews, and filled with a meaty texture from portobello mushrooms.  A beautiful blend of herbs and bright, roasted cherry tomatoes make for a memorable dish.

7. Nut-and-Seed Loaf

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This Nut and Seed Loaf by Sara Hohn works well as a main dish at a dinner party or as a side to soup or a salad. This is a lentil-based loaf that also has sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and carrots, as well as walnuts and sunflower seeds for extra protein.

8. Black Bean, Quinoa, and Walnut Loaf

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This Black Bean, Quinoa, and Walnut Loaf by Julie Zimmer is filled with the most wonderful ingredients and packed with nutrition and protein. Black beans, black rice, quinoa, and chia all make it into the mix. The mushrooms can be substituted for zucchini.  This loaf works well on its own or when covered in gravy.

9. Hazelnut and Orange Nut Roast With Cranberry Sauce

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Well, this recipe just screams holiday dinner, doesn’t it? This Hazelnut and Orange Nut Roast With Cranberry Sauce by Annabelle Randles protein-rich lentils and quinoa make the base for this hearty loaf.  It’s also packed with leeks, mushrooms, onions, celery, and perfect herbs. The cranberries and orange and a complementary zest.

10. Mushroom Nut Loaf with Balsamic Tomato Chutney

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Walnuts and garbanzo beans bring the protein to this Mushroom Nut Loaf with Balsamic Tomato Chutney by Ashley Smyczek.  This recipe also comes with a sweet and simple recipe for a tomato chutney that you can whip up while your loaf is baking in the oven.

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