Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf

  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 cups water1 teaspoon salt1 cup lentils1 small onion, diced1 cup quick-cooking oat3/4 cup grated cheese (cheddar, swiss, jack or american)1 egg, beaten4 1/2 ounces spaghetti sauce (or 4.5 ounces tomato sauce)1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon dried basil1 tablespoon dried parsley1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
1. Add salt to water and boil in a saucepan.
2. Add lentils and simmer covered 25-30 minutes, until lentils are soft and most of water is evaporated.
3. Remove from fire.
4. Drain and partially mash lentils.
5. Scrape into mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.
6. Stir in onion, oats and cheese until mixed.
7. Add egg, tomato sauce, garlic, basil, parsley, seasoning salt and pepper.
8. Mix well.
9. Spoon into loaf pan that has been generously sprayed with Pam (non-stick cooking spray) or well-greased.
10. Smooth top with back of spoon.
11. Bake at 350 degrees for 30- 45 minutes until top of loaf is dry, firm and golden brown.
12. Cool in pan on rack for about 10 minutes.
13. Run a sharp knife around edges of pan then turn out loaf onto serving platter.

Serving Size: One Loaf

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 280.4
  • Total Fat: 11.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 75.9 mg
  • Sodium: 995.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 42.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.3 g
  • Protein: 15.1 g

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