Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf (Really!) Recipe

Name: Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf (Really!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup lentils; 1 small onion, diced; 1 cup quick-cooking oats; 3/4 3/4 cup monterey jack cheese or 3/4 cup American cheese; 1 egg, beaten; 4 1/2 ounces spaghetti sauce or 4 1/2 ounces tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup lentils
1 small onion, diced
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 3/4 cup monterey jack cheese or 3/4 cup American cheese
1 egg, beaten
4 1/2 ounces spaghetti sauce or 4 1/2 ounces tomato sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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 degrees 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.

270

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup lentils, 1 small onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf (Really!) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf (Really!)

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