Vegetarian Meat loaf Recipe

[AshleysMom1]

This was yummy! I made it the night before and the next day it firmed up nicely just like a traditional meatloaf.

Lentil-Rice Loaf



1 c. brown rice
1 ½ c. lentils

• 2 onions, finely minced
• 1 t. granulated garlic
• 1 t. salt
• 1 t. poultry seasoning, or a combination of sage, thyme, and marjoram
• 2 T vegan onion soup mix (optional)
• ¼ c. ketchup
• extra ketchup for basting
• chopped scallions for garnish (optional)

Cook brown rice, using your favorite method.

While rice is cooking, boil lentils in 4 c. water until tender. Drain off excess water if necessary. Mash lentils in a food processor (the key I think to having it hold up nicely), then combine with cooked rice and remaining ingredients, mixing until uniform.

Place mixture into a loaf pan, an 8” square pan, or 4 mini loaf tins and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, baste top(s) with ketchup, and bake for another 15 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped scallions, if desired.

[Eva37]

hmm - that sounds lovely, thanks for sharing

[AshleysMom1]

Your welcome It tastes so much like meatloaf it shocked me it was lentils. I fooled my dad! I hope you enjoy it also.

[Eva37]

im definately going to make this . And soon!! But i used the last of my lentils the other day going to get some when i shop this week.
eva

[AshleysMom1]

Im steadily running out of lentils and beans myself I never seem to buy enough. The last time I made it I doubled the chicken seasoning. My husband seemed to enjoy that quite a bit since it gave a more meatier flavor to it. I found it freezes well too, next time I make it Im going to make extra loafs so I can just defrost and warm it up.

[Eva37]

i tried it today it's delic!! thanks for the recipe, i would definately make it again. thanks for the tip - i will make a massive one next time, and freeze some.
eva