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Lentil Loaf Recipe

Writes Tracy Fleming from Phoenix, Arizona, "This lentil loaf is so flavorful, you won't miss the meat. And it's packed with fiber and nutrients."

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Lentil Loaf Recipe

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 45 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

40 45 85

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
3/4 cup lentils, rinsed
1-3/4 cups shredded carrots
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
1 egg
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons water

Directions

In a saucepan, bring broth and lentils to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until tender. In a nonstick skillet, saute carrots, onion and mushrooms in oil 10 minutes or until tender. Add basil and parsley; saute 5 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine carrot mixture, cooked lentils, cheese, rice, egg, egg white, garlic powder, salt and pepper; mix well.
Transfer to a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Combine tomato paste and water until smooth; spread over top of loaf. Bake 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 218 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 613 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 15 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Lentil Loaf in Light & Tasty June/July 2002, p43

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Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.

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Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2013 by jmscoker

I tried to reduce the fat and omitted the cheese. It was seriously lacking. I will try again next time with the cheese.

Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2012 by dmv60

Never thought a meat-less loaf would taste so darn good!!! I made a few changes so that it would be more similar to my traditional meat loaf: replaced the chopped mushrooms with 1 C. finely diced mixture of onion, celery, and carrots; replaced the rice with 3/4 C. quick oats (uncooked); used 2 whole eggs; added 2 T. red wine; used ketchup rather than the tomato paste and water. Serve with mashed potatoes and vegetarian gravy. Makes a great comfort food meal that everyone loves.

Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2010 by Marthell

I've been a vegetarian all of my 81 years and was brought up having Lentil Roats(loaf). I make it different each time but needed this one to really go by. It is great but I had to put a little hot sauce in mine.

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2009 by dalidigger

I really enjoyed this, great nutrition in a comfort type meal. You will not miss the meat and you won't feel guilty if you eat more than one serving. Use a food processor and it's quite easy!