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.
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.
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.
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