Lentil Loaf
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  • Minutes to Cook:
  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 cups water1 cup dried lentils1 small onion, diced1 cup quick cook oats3/4 cup low fat shredded cheddar cheese1 egg, beaten1/2 cup ketchup (can sub tomato sauce)1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp dried basil1 tblsp dried parsely1/4 tsp black pepperPam or other non-stick cooking spray
Directions
Serves approximately 4 people.

Boil water. Add lentils & simmer covered for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are soft & water evaporates.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Drain & partially mash lentils.
In a bowl, mix together the lentils, oats, onion & cheese.
Add egg, ketchup, herbs & seasonings.
Mix well.
Thoroughly spray loaf pan with cooking spray and spoon loaf mixture into pan. Spread & smooth.
Bake covered for 30 minutes and uncovered for 10 to 15 more minutes.
Let cool on rack for 10 minutes before serving.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RAGDYANN422.
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 194.6
  • Total Fat: 2.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 56.9 mg
  • Sodium: 705.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
  • Protein: 14.7 g

Member Reviews
  • AM_LOV
     This is amazing! I rarely change or add anything to the base recipe, and we have it regularly in place of meatloaf, because this is BETTER than any meatloaf recipe we've ever tried! Thanku so much for this recipe! - 10/14/10
  • TDIGREG
     Awesome recipe! I used suggestions form
    The comments here (fresh garlic, canned lentils, and balsamic vinegar) and made an addition. I mixed 1/3 cup of tomato paste, 2 tbls katchup, 1 table spoon Worcestershire sauce and a little garlic powder. Spread that over the top for last 5 mins of cooking. - 10/29/11
  • MELOSPARKLE
     Delicious! I made this for dinner last night and woke up this morning thinking about it!!! The only changes I made was to add a cup of sliced mushrooms and a tablespoon of cumin. I LOVE this recipe and will make this frequently! Thanks!!! - 4/20/11
  • CD12240955
     I love this recipe, but instead of making a loaf, I make lentil patties. I get 11 burgers out of the recipe, then cook and freeze them. Pop into microwave for 1 min to heat for a low calorie burger on a thin bun. Even my boys love them. - 4/30/12
  • PHYLCK
     Was looking for meatless entree's and decided to give this a try! Boy was I pleasantly surprised! Thank you for the entry. - 1/7/12
  • CD2352795
     I make a lentil loaf exactly like this except I use canned lentils and mush them slightly with a fork before adding the dry oatmeal. Deliciousss!! - 1/4/11
  • LITLEDRUMMINGRL
     The lentil loaf is great, but I think the calorie count is a slightly off. It's got the totals for 1 cup COOKED oatmeal and COOKED lentils, when really you're making 1 cup of each DRY, if I made it correctly. Still a great recipe, but I had to recalculate the totals! - 12/11/10
  • CARMENDRAZEK
     Delicious and easy. - 11/14/19
  • SOOKIE
     As is 4 servings is about 243. Divided into 6 servings = 189 - 9/22/19
  • POETLKNG2LOSE
     This was very good and very easy to make. I would make it again. - 2/26/18
  • CD17595288
     very good recipe i doubled it and made it for more
    - 2/26/18
  • RTROGRL
     Delicious! A new favorite that we'll make many times. :) Made as directed, except formed into 8 patties instead of a loaf. - 1/4/16
  • FRENCHPETALS
     This is my go-to lentil loaf recipe. I've made it four times, and each time, I modify slightly. Red quinoa instead of the oatmeal. I also add ground seeds like 1 tbsp each of flax, chia, sesame seeds or hemp (or all). Once I used hot pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar. I also salt extra (celtic). - 8/21/14
  • SEWBLESSED5
     This was so good! We had it for dinner and leftovers for lunch today. Followed the recipe and it was perfect, will make again. - 6/23/14
  • CD13694814
     I made this last night with the following modifications: I only had old fashioned oats, I used BBQ sauce instead of ketchup, fresh garlic instead of powder, fresh chopped basil in place of the dried herbs, I omitted the egg and I added 1 TBS of chia seeds & 2 TBS water as a substitute. We loved it! - 1/22/14
  • MAY3BRIDE
     I was not overly impressed with the flavor. I love lentils and all of the other ingrediants but felt it was rather bland tasting...It did not taste bad; just bland. Will make it again with a little more spices added to enhance flavours. - 1/11/13
  • REDMWC
     We've made this several times--always a pleaser.

    Thanks! - 7/17/11
  • NOBLECABOOSE
     Excellent! I made this today using leftover lentils and I ran out of ketchup so I used salsa to finish it off. I also used half wheat germ and half oatmeal. So tasty I couldn't believe it! I think I'm going to have to start making this instead of meatloaf. It's easier on my loaf pan too! - 2/3/11
  • BEIJINGGIRL1
     Quite good! I included all the herbs in the recipe but did fresh garlic, 2 fresh chopped red chills to give it a kick & 2 tbsp's of balsamic to give it a little more depth. Tried it once as the loaf and once as burgers - both are great! Thanks for sharing! - 6/7/10
  • SURVIVED4THIS
     I was pleasantly surprised!!!! I used regular oats instead of quick oats and it probably cooked a little longer than it should have but all in all it was very tasty! Maybe next time I will substitute the sauce I use for my "meat"loaf. - 1/5/10
  • CD5369827
     Super easy to make, and hearty enough that even my hardcore carnivore husband went back for seconds! This is going to be a staple at my house from now on! - 1/3/10
  • CHERRIBABE
     Any updates to the recipe based on the last comment someone left re: the tomato? How much is supposed to be in the recipe? Fresh? chopped? details please - I'd love to make this! - 1/2/10

    Reply from RAGDYANN422 (3/3/10)
    Wow! Sorry for the delay - I didn't get any emails about these comments! This is a typo on my part. Originally, I used tomato sauce instead of ketchup but in trying to recreate something like my mom used to make, I switched it to ketchup. However, I have thrown in fresh tomatoes on occasion. :)

  • KATIEHOLMES35
     This sounds great! I plan to make it soon. I do have a question, though. I see that tomato is listed in the directions, but not in the ingredients list. Any suggestions? - 12/13/09

    Reply from RAGDYANN422 (3/3/10)
    Fixed that... Typo on my parth. Originally, I used tomato sauce instead of ketchup. Ended preferring the ketchup-y flavor more. Reminded me more of my mom's real meatloaf and that was what I had been shooting for. :)

  • MIMI1009
     Just made this for lunch. REALLY YUMMY. I needed to cook the lentils for longer though and I added red peppers and more spices. Very good. - 12/12/09
  • TIAJEAN
     Hubby and I love this recipe! He has always been a meat lover, but once he tasted this, he said this will be the only "meat"loaf in the house again :) Great recipe! - 11/10/09



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