TESTED & PERFECTED LENTIL OAT LOAF Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
2 cups cooked lentils, slightly mashed (or a 19 oz can, drained) 1 medium onion, diced 1 cup rolled oats (quick or large flake) 3?4 cup grated old cheddar cheese 1 egg, beaten 1?2 - 2?3 cup tomato sauce (or spaghetti sauce or BBQ sauce) 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried basil 1?4 - 1?2 teaspoon seasoning salt 1?4 teaspoon black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix lentils, onion, oats, and cheese in a large bowl and mix well. Add the beaten egg and mix well. Add about 1/2 c of sauce, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper. Add remaining sauce so long as the mixture will not be too sloppy. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and pour/scrape the lentil mixture into it. Even out the top surface with a spatula or fork. Bake uncovered 30-40 minutes or until top is golden and crispy. Let cool at least 5 minutes. Turn out onto serving platter and garnish with parsley, if desired. Variations: Add chopped celery, different sauces, different cheeses (or no cheese!) or try more traditional poultry spices instead of the Italian ones. Serve with all the 'fixins: mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, squash, and salad.
by: Jean 7
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