IMITATION MEATLOAF

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Brown rice, lentils, bread crumbs, onions and tomatoes are combined with eggs and herbs and baked into a vegetarian version of a mealtime favorite. Sprinkle loaf with shredded cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes, if desired.

Provided by sal

Time 1h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

¾ cup dry brown lentils
½ cup uncooked brown rice
½ cup wheat germ
1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
⅓ cup crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon soy sauce
⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cook lentils and brown rice according to package directions.
In a large bowl, mash lentils. To the lentils add wheat germ, bread crumbs, brown rice, eggs, onion, thyme, tomatoes, ketchup, soy sauce and cheese. Pour into loaf pan.
Bake, covered, for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 11.4 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 497.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g