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==Description==
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== 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!
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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!
   
 
[[Image:Really good vegetarian meatloaf.jpg|right|Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf]]
 
[[Image:Really good vegetarian meatloaf.jpg|right|Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf]]
   
===Ingredients===
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== Ingredient ==
* 2 cups [[water]]
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* 2 cups [[water]]
* 1 teaspoon [[salt]]
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* 1 teaspoon [[salt]]
* 1 cup [[Lentils]]
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* 1 cup [[lentils]]
* 1 small [[Onion]], diced
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* 1 small [[onion]], diced
* 1 cup [[quick-cooking oats]]
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* 1 cup [[quick oats|quick-cooking oats]]
* 3/4 cup grated [[Cheese]] ([[Cheddar]], swiss, jack or american)
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* ¾ cup grated [[cheese]] ([[cheddar]], [[Swiss cheese|Swiss]], [[jack cheese|jack]] or [[American cheese|American]])
* 1 [[egg]], beaten
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* 1 [[egg]], beaten
* 4 1/2 ounces [[spaghetti]] sauce or [[tomato]] sauce
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* 4½ ounces [[spaghetti sauce]] '''or''' [[tomato sauce]]
* 1 teaspoon [[garlic powder]]
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* 1 teaspoon [[garlic powder]]
* 1 teaspoon dried [[basil]]
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* 1 teaspoon dried [[basil]]
* 1 tablespoon dried [[parsley]]
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* 1 tablespoon dried [[parsley]]
* 1/2 teaspoon seasoning [[salt]]
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* ½ teaspoon seasoning [[salt]]
* 1/4 teaspoon [[black pepper]]
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* ¼ teaspoon [[black pepper]]
   
===Directions===
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== Directions ==
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# Add [[salt]] to [[water]] and boil in a saucepan.
 
* Add [[salt]] to [[water]] and boil in a saucepan.
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# Add [[lentils]] and simmer covered 25 – 30 minutes, until [[lentils]] are soft and most of [[water]] is evaporated.
 
# Remove from fire.
* Add [[Lentils]] and simmer covered 25–30 minutes, until [[Lentils]] are soft and most of [[water]] is evaporated.
 
 
# Drain and partially mash [[lentils]].
* Remove from fire.
 
 
# Scrape into mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.
* Drain and partially mash [[Lentils]].
 
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# Stir in [[onion]], [[oats]] and [[cheese]] until mixed.
* Scrape into mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.
 
* Stir in [[Onion]], [[Oats]] and [[Cheese]] until mixed.
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# Add [[egg]], [[tomato]] sauce, [[garlic]], [[basil]], [[parsley]], seasoning [[salt]] and [[pepper]].
 
# Mix well.
* Add [[egg]], [[tomato]] sauce, [[garlic]], [[basil]], [[parsley]], seasoning [[salt]] and [[pepper]].
 
 
# Spoon into loaf pan that has been generously sprayed with pam (non-stick [[cooking spray]]) or well-greased.
* Mix well.
 
 
# Smooth top with back of spoon.
* Spoon into loaf pan that has been generously sprayed with Pam (non-stick [[cooking spray]]) or well-greased.
 
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# Bake at 350 °F for 30 – 45 minutes until top of loaf is dry, firm and golden brown.
* Smooth top with back of spoon.
 
* Bake at 350 degrees for 30– 45 minutes until top of loaf is dry, firm and golden brown.
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# Cool in pan on rack for about 10 minutes.
 
# Run a sharp knife around edges of pan then turn out loaf onto serving platter.
* Cool in pan on rack for about 10 minutes.
 
* Run a sharp knife around edges of pan then turn out loaf onto serving platter.
 
 
===Other Links===
 
 
==See also==
 
   
 
[[Category:Italian Vegetarian]]
 
[[Category:Italian Vegetarian]]
[[Category:Vegetarian]]
 
[[Category:Recipes]]
 
 
[[Category:Dinner Recipes]]
 
[[Category:Dinner Recipes]]
[[Category:Italian Recipes]]
 
[[Category:Roasted Garlic powder Recipes]]
 
[[Category:Garlic powder Side Dish Recipes]]
 
[[Category:Basil Recipes]]
 
[[Category:Savory Recipes]]
 
 
 
[[Category:Quick oats Recipes]]
 
[[Category:Quick oats Recipes]]
[[Category:Cooking spray Recipes]]
 
[[Category:Garlic powder Recipes]]
 
[[Category:Spaghetti Recipes]]
 
 
[[Category:Cheddar Recipes]]
 
[[Category:Cheddar Recipes]]
 
[[Category:Swiss cheese Recipes]]
 
[[Category:Jack cheese Recipes]]
 
[[Category:American cheese Recipes]]
 
[[Category:Lentil Recipes]]
 
[[Category:Lentil Recipes]]
[[Category:Cheese Recipes]]
 
[[Category:Meat Recipes]]
 
[[Category:Oats Recipes]]
 

Latest revision as of 13:57, 21 March 2011

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!

Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf

Ingredient

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.