LENTIL LOAF – VEGETARIAN MEAT LOAF

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Categories     Bean     Bake     Vegetarian     Dinner

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cooked lentils (about 1.5 cups uncooked), divided
1 small onion, diced
1/4 cup tomato sauce, plus more for topping, if desired (I actually use leftover spaghetti sauce most often)
1/2 cup oats, ground or 1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt
pepper
1 whole egg + 1 egg white, beaten
1/2 cup shredded cheese (I've used tons of variety here)

Steps:

  • Bring lentils (cleaned and picked over) to a low boil in about 5 cups of water. Cook 20-25 minutes or until soft. Drain water and remove 1 cup of lentils, set aside. Mash remaining 2 cups of lentils thoroughly with a potato masher or in a food processor. Fold in remaining lentils and diced onion. Mix. Add tomato sauce, bread crumbs, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and shredded cheese. Mix thoroughly. Add beaten egg mixture and mix thoroughly. Prepare a loaf pan by spraying it generously with cooking spray or lining it with aluminum foil and spraying that with cooking spray. Spread lentil mixture into loaf pan and bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes or until top seems a little dried. Garnish with additional tomato sauce, if desired.

Saba Hamza
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I love this lentil loaf! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Candida Carla
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This lentil loaf is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal. I highly recommend it!


Joy Talukdar
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I've made this lentil loaf several times now and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


olive wanjiku
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This lentil loaf is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a very affordable meal.


boss jonas
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I made this lentil loaf for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Yvonne Aoko Otieno
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This lentil loaf is a delicious and affordable meal. I will definitely be making it again.


Hammad Ijaz
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian main course. It's easy to make and very flavorful.


cristina Hale
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This lentil loaf is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Jeffly Joseph
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this lentil loaf. It was moist and flavorful, and the glaze really took it to the next level.


Mdrojit Khan
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This lentil loaf is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meatloaf. I especially appreciate the fact that it's made with simple, wholesome ingredients.


Jackie Ramos
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I love this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover lentils. I also like to add some chopped vegetables to the loaf for extra flavor.


Turner Royster
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This was my first time making lentil loaf and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious.


LUCIA VIDORETTI
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I've made this lentil loaf a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's hearty and satisfying, and the glaze really makes it.


Christopher Flournoy
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This lentil loaf was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the glaze on top. Highly recommend!