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!



Ingredient

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

Directions

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