CHEESE AND LENTIL LOAF

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This comes from Sarah Brown's Vegetarian Kitchen. I first tried it at a friend's house for a luncheon party. Served with salad, french bread and homemade tomato sauce, it is absolutely delicious. It can be served hot or cold.

Provided by wizkid

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces red lentils
12 fluid ounces water
4 ounces grated cheddar cheese
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 large egg
3 tablespoons single cream
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 5, 375 deg F (190 deg C).
  • Pick over the lentils for any sticks and stones.
  • Rinse thoroughly and cook in a tightly covered pan with the water for 10-15 minutes.
  • Check after 10 minutes in case you need to add more water.
  • The mixture should cook to a stiff puree.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the grated cheese, chopped onion, parsley, cayenne pepper and lemon juice.
  • Season to taste.
  • In a separate bowl lightly beat the egg.
  • Stir in the cream (to the egg).
  • Pour this mixture over the lentils.
  • Greas e 1 lb loaf tin with the teaspoon of butter and press in the mixture.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the mixture feels firm to the touch.
  • Let it stand for 10 minutes in the tin before turning out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.8, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 57.5, Sodium 143.1, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 1, Protein 13.9

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