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Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf (Really!)

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High in fiber and protein, low in fat, easy and really yummy! I've always thought meatloaf looks and smells so delicious and savory so, as a vegetarian, I decided to make a no-meat version! This is basically our favorite meatloaf recipe but with cooked mashed lentils instead of ground meat. The result is a very tasty dinner!

Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf (Really!)

Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf (Really!)

Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf (Really!)
Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf (Really!)
Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf (Really!)

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Cooking Information

Total Time

11 mins

Prep Time

10 mins

Servings

6

Ingredients

13 items

Directions

13 steps
1 mins
  1. 1

    Add salt to water and boil in a saucepan.

  2. 2

    Add lentils and simmer covered 25-30 minutes, until lentils are soft and most of water is evaporated.

  3. 3

    Remove from fire.

  4. 4

    Drain and partially mash lentils.

  5. 5

    Scrape into mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.

  6. 6

    Stir in onion, oats and cheese until mixed.

  7. 7

    Add egg, tomato sauce, garlic, basil, parsley, seasoning salt and pepper.

  8. 8

    Mix well.

  9. 9

    Spoon into loaf pan that has been generously sprayed with Pam (non-stick cooking spray) or well-greased.

  10. 10

    Smooth top with back of spoon.

  11. 11

    Bake at 350 degrees for 30- 45 minutes until top of loaf is dry, firm and golden brown.

  12. 12

    Cool in pan on rack for about 10 minutes.

  13. 13

    Run a sharp knife around edges of pan then turn out loaf onto serving platter.

Ingredients

13 items
AMT
UNIT
INGREDIENT

Main Ingredients

2.00
cup
1.00
tsp
salt(teaspoon)
1.00
cup
1.00
pcs
onion(, diced)
1.00
cup
oatmeal(quick-cooking oats)
0.75
pcs
jack cheese(cup monterey or 3/4 cup american cheese)
1.00
pcs
egg(, beaten)
0.50
oz
tomato sauce(ounces spaghetti sauce or 4 1/2 ounces)
1.00
tsp
garlic powder(teaspoon)
1.00
tsp
basil(teaspoon dried)
1.00
tbsp
parsley(tablespoon dried)
0.50
tsp
salt(teaspoon seasoning)
0.25
tsp
pepper(teaspoon black)