Vegetarian Meatloaf


Prep Time:  15 minutes
 Cooking Time: 1 hour & 25 minutes
 Servings: 6 persons

 Ingredients
1 onion, small, diced 
¾ cup cheddar cheese, grated or cup Swiss cheese or American cheese or Monterey jack cheese
 1 egg substitute
 1 cup quick-cooking oats
 4 ½ ounces tomato sauce or
 4 ½ ounces spaghetti sauce 
1 teaspoon garlic powder
 1 tablespoon parsley, dried
 2 cups water
 1 teaspoon basil, dried 
¼ teaspoon black pepper 
 1 cup lentils
  ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
  1 teaspoon salt 

Directions

1- Fill a large saucepan with lightly salted water and bring it to a boil, preferably over moderate heat settings.

2- Add in the lentils & let simmer until most the water is evaporated & the lentils are soft, for 25 to 30 minutes, preferably covered. Remove the pan from heat; drain & partially mash the boiled lentils. 

3-Scrape into the mixing bowl & let cool a bit. Add in the onion, cheese & oats; stir until mixed well.

4-Add in the tomato sauce, egg substitute, basil, garlic, parsley, pepper & seasoning salt; mix well. 

5-Spoon into well-greased loaf pan or generously sprayed with the non-stick cooking spray (Pam). 

6-Using the back of a large spoon; smooth the top & bake until top of loaf is dry, firm & golden brown, for 30 to 45 minutes, preferably at 350 F/175 C. 

7-Let cool in pan on the rack for 8 to 10 minutes. 

8-Turn out the loaf onto a large serving platter by running a sharp knife around the pan edges.

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