Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf

Description
High in fiber and protein, low in fat, easy and really yummy! I've always think 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!



Ingredients

 * 2 	 cups   water
 * 1 	teaspoon salt
 * 1 	cup lentils
 * 1 	small onion, diced
 * 1 	cup quick-cooking oats
 * 3/4 	cup grated cheese (cheddar, swiss, jack or american)
 * 1 	egg, beaten
 * 4 1/2 	ounces spaghetti sauce or 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

 * Add salt to water and boil in a saucepan.
 * Add lentils and simmer covered 25-30 minutes, until lentils are soft and most of water is evaporated.
 * Remove from fire.
 * Drain and partially mash lentils.
 * Scrape into mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.
 * Stir in onion, oats and cheese until mixed.
 * Add egg, tomato sauce, garlic, basil, parsley, seasoning salt and pepper.
 * Mix well.
 * Spoon into loaf pan that has been generously sprayed with Pam (non-stick cooking spray) or well-greased.
 * Smooth top with back of spoon.
 * Bake at 350 degrees for 30- 45 minutes until top of loaf is dry, firm and golden brown.
 * Cool in pan on rack for about 10 minutes.
 * Run a sharp knife around edges of pan then turn out loaf onto serving platter.