Surprisingly Delicious Lentil Loaf (Spicy version)
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 cups water1 cup dried lentils1 Tbsp olive oil1 medium onion, diced1 celery stalk, large, thinly sliced1 bell pepper, medium, diced1 cup old fashioned oats3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese2 Tbs chia seeds soaked in 1 oz water1/2 cup BBQ sauce2 tsp garlic, minced or crushed2 Tbs fresh basil2 Tbs fresh parsley1/2 tsp crushed red pepper, or to taste1 tsp black pepper2 tsp Mrs. Dash, I use South West Chipotle1/2 - 3/4 cup water, for mixing ingredients Non-stick cooking spray
Serves approximately 6 people.
*Boil water. Add lentils, simmer covered for about 25 minutes or until lentils are soft and water has evaporated. (Cooking time varies between different lentil varieties; red lentils cook much faster than green or brown. I used green lentils for this recipe.)
*Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
*While lentils are simmering, saute onions, celery and bell peppers in 1 tbsp olive oil until tender.
*Drain cooked lentils and partially mash.
*In a large bowl mix together the lentils, oats, sauteed vegetables and cheese.
*Add remaining ingredients and mix well, adding water as necessary to get to desired consistency. It should feel similar to thick mashed potatoes.
*Spray loaf pan with cooking spray and spoon loaf mixture into pan. Smooth top with back of spoon.
*Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until top is golden brown.
*Let cool on rack for 10 minutes before serving.
Serving Size: Makes 6 - 1.5" thick slices when baked in a 5" x 9" loaf pan
*Boil water. Add lentils, simmer covered for about 25 minutes or until lentils are soft and water has evaporated. (Cooking time varies between different lentil varieties; red lentils cook much faster than green or brown. I used green lentils for this recipe.)
*Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
*While lentils are simmering, saute onions, celery and bell peppers in 1 tbsp olive oil until tender.
*Drain cooked lentils and partially mash.
*In a large bowl mix together the lentils, oats, sauteed vegetables and cheese.
*Add remaining ingredients and mix well, adding water as necessary to get to desired consistency. It should feel similar to thick mashed potatoes.
*Spray loaf pan with cooking spray and spoon loaf mixture into pan. Smooth top with back of spoon.
*Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until top is golden brown.
*Let cool on rack for 10 minutes before serving.
Serving Size: Makes 6 - 1.5" thick slices when baked in a 5" x 9" loaf pan
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 233.8
- Total Fat: 10.4 g
- Cholesterol: 14.9 mg
- Sodium: 273.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 27.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
- Protein: 9.8 g
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