Best Alissas Vegetarian Lentil Meatloaf Recipes

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VEGETARIAN MEATLESS MEATLOAF WITH LENTILS



Vegetarian Meatless Meatloaf with Lentils image

I've been trying many vegetarian 'meatloaf' recipes trying to find one we thought was just right. This is a conglomeration of several recipes and my own spin. You can top it with sauce or ketchup before baking, but I don't bother.

Provided by Sue Minckler

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegetarian

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup panko bread crumbs
2 eggs, beaten
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons ketchup
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine broth and lentils in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are soft and broth is absorbed, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain extra broth, if necessary. Mash lentils slightly and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Add oats, Cheddar cheese, panko, eggs, onion, ketchup, garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the lentils and mix well. Transfer mixture to the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until loaf starts to brown, 35 to 45 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving. Loosen sides using a spatula before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 378.3 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

ALISSA'S VEGETARIAN LENTIL MEATLOAF



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A simple meatless meatloaf that combines healthy ingredients to make a savory vegetarian dish everyone will love! The consistency and flavor of this recipe will surprise you!

Provided by Alissa Brunsfeld

Categories     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups French green lentils
¾ cup chopped onion
½ cup shredded carrot
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup wheat germ
½ cup cooked brown rice
¾ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup crushed flax seed
⅔ cup egg whites
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Measure the lentils into a saucepan and fill with enough water to cover them by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 45 minutes. Check occasionally and add more water if needed. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the onion, carrot, bell pepper and wheat germ. Pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Put the lentils into the food processor and process into a paste. Spoon the lentils into the bowl with the vegetables and mix in the rice, bread crumbs, flax seed, egg whites, tomato sauce and olive oil. Season with thyme, cayenne pepper and salt. Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through and browned on the top. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 322 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

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