Vegan Loaf Recipe - Hearty and Nutritious

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup uncooked short-grain brown rice
• 1 1/2 cups water or vegetable stock
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil
• 3/4 cups diced yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
• 3/4 cup diced shitake mushrooms
• 2 cans lentils, 15 ounce cans (or 3 cups cooked)
• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optionally toasted)
• 1/4 cup water or vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon chiffonaded fresh sage
• 1 teaspoon wheat-free tamari or other soy sauce (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• oil for loaf pan (optional)