MICHAEL'S EASY LENTIL LOAF

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This is a super easy and budget-friendly lentil loaf recipe that I've been making for a while now. With a decent side, it makes a excellent hot meal on the cheap for vegetarians.

Provided by MHawkins1116

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup lentils
nonstick cooking spray
1 cup quick-cooking oats
¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 small white onion, diced
½ cup tomato sauce
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine water and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils are soft and most of the water is evaporated, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Drain and partially mash lentils, then scrape into a mixing bowl. Stir in oats, Cheddar cheese, and onion. Add tomato sauce, egg, garlic, parsley, basil, and pepper; mix until well combined. Spoon into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with the back of the spoon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top of loaf is dry, firm, and golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Run a sharp knife around the edges of the pan and invert onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 450.6 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

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