REALLY GOOD VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF (REALLY!)

"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!"

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2

1. Add salt to water and boil in a saucepan.

Step 3

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

Step 4

3. Remove from fire.

Step 5

4. Drain and partially mash lentils.

Step 6

5. Scrape into mixing bowl and allow to . cool slightly.

Step 7

6. Stir in onion, oats and cheese until mixed.

Step 8

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

Step 9

8. Mix well.

Step 10

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

Step 11

10. Smooth top with back of spoon.

Step 12

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

Step 13

12. Cool in pan on rack for about 10 minutes.

Step 14

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