SPICY BEAN & LENTIL LOAF

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A great vegetarian alternative to meatloaf. Works great as leftovers as well. If you don't have a food processor, you can mash up the beans with a potato masher.

Provided by Moor Driver

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
14 ounces kidney beans, canned
14 ounces lentils, canned
1 egg
1 carrot, coarsely grated
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, finely grated
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly grease a 9"x5"x3" loaf pan.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion, garlic & celery and cook gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and cool slightly.
  • Rince and drain the beans and lentils. Place in a food processor with the onion mixture and egg and process until smooth.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and level the surface. Bake for about 1 hour, then remove from the pan and cut into slices to serve.
  • Can be eaten hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.5, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 237.4, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3, Protein 8

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