Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMotherland KitchenLentil Cake Recipe

Lentil Cake Recipe

Inspired by Motherland Kitchen
Time1h 5m
Serves4

Lentils, onions, red bell peppers, olive oil, salt & pepper.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Rinse Lentils

    Rinse the lentils under cold water to remove any debris. Drain well.

  2. 2

    Cook Lentils

    In a medium saucepan, combine lentils with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Chop Vegetables

    While the lentils are cooking, finely chop the onion and red bell pepper.

  4. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.

Mixing and Baking

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, sautéed onion and red bell pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.

  2. 6

    Prepare Baking Dish

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

  3. 7

    Transfer Mixture

    Transfer the lentil mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing it down firmly to ensure it holds its shape.

  4. 8

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is firm and slightly golden.

Serving

  1. 9

    Cool and Slice

    Remove the lentil cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Slice the lentil cake and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious lentil cake!

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