Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf (Really!)

Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf (Really!)

from food.com
1 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 3/4 cup monterey jack cheese or 3/4 cup American cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 4 1/2 ounces spaghetti sauce or 4 1/2 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  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.