Carrot Mushroom Loaf

Discover the perfect balance of hearty and wholesome with this Carrot Mushroom Loaf, a deeply satisfying vegetarian dish packed with flavor and nutrition. Featuring a savory blend of shredded carrots, earthy mushrooms, rolled oats, and breadcrumbs, this loaf is enhanced with aromatic garlic, onions, and a touch of dried thyme and paprika for a hint of warmth. Bound together with eggs and a splash of milk, and enriched with soy sauce for umami depth, this recipe bakes beautifully into a golden, sliceable loaf. Ready in just over an hour, it’s an ideal centerpiece for a family dinner or a plant-based holiday gathering. Serve it warm with your favorite gravy or a crisp side salad for an irresistibly comforting meal that everyone will love. Perfect for those seeking healthy, vegetarian, or meal-prep-friendly options!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups (shredded) Carrots
• 2 cups (finely chopped) Mushrooms
• 1 medium (finely chopped) Onion
• 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the chopped mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.

Step 4

Transfer the cooked mushroom mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the shredded carrots, rolled oats, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, soy sauce, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Stir the mixture until thoroughly combined. The consistency should be sticky but firm. If it's too dry, add a splash of milk; if it's too wet, sprinkle in more breadcrumbs.

Step 6

Scoop the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing it down firmly and smoothing out the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the loaf feels set.

Step 8

Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Carefully remove it from the pan and transfer to a cutting board.

Step 9

Slice the loaf into thick pieces and serve warm. Pair it with your favorite gravy or a side salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1174.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1606.6

Total Fat 65.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.3g
Cholesterol 383.0mg	0%
Sodium 6029.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 201.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.3g	0%
Total Sugars 39.5g
Protein 64.4g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 467.7mg	0%
Iron 14.2mg	0%
Potassium 3278.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.7%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 48.7%