Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf

==Description==
High in fiber and protein, low in fat, easy and really yummy! I've always think meatloaf looks and smells so delicious and savory so, as a vegetarian, I decided to make a no-meat version! This is basically our favorite meatloaf recipe but with cooked mashed Lentils instead of ground meat. The result is a very tasty dinner!
===Ingredients===
* 2 	 cups water
* 1 	teaspoon salt
* 1 	cup Lentils
* 1 	small Onion, diced
* 1 	cup quick-cooking oats
* 3/4 	cup grated Cheese (Cheddar, swiss, jack or american)
* 1 	egg, beaten
* 4 1/2 	ounces spaghetti sauce or tomato sauce
* 1 	teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 	teaspoon dried basil
* 1 	tablespoon dried parsley
* 1/2 	teaspoon seasoning salt
* 1/4 	teaspoon black pepper
===Directions===
* Add salt to water and boil in a saucepan.
* Add Lentils and simmer covered 25-30 minutes, until Lentils are soft and most of water is evaporated.
* Remove from fire.
* Drain and partially mash Lentils.
* Scrape into mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.
* Stir in Onion, Oats and Cheese until mixed.
* Add egg, tomato sauce, garlic, basil, parsley, seasoning salt and pepper.
* Mix well.
* Spoon into loaf pan that has been generously sprayed with Pam (non-stick cooking spray) or well-greased.
* Smooth top with back of spoon.
* Bake at 350 degrees for 30- 45 minutes until top of loaf is dry, firm and golden brown.
* Cool in pan on rack for about 10 minutes.
* Run a sharp knife around edges of pan then turn out loaf onto serving platter.
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==See also==
Category: Italian Vegetarian
Category:Vegetarian Category:Recipes
Category:Dinner Recipes
Category:Italian Recipes
Category: Roasted Garlic powder RecipesCategory: Garlic powder Side Dish Recipes
Category:basil Recipes
Category:savory Recipes
Category:parsley Recipes
category:quick oats Recipes
category:cooking spray Recipes
category:garlic powder Recipes
category:pepper Recipes
category:spaghetti Recipes
category:Cheddar Recipes
category:Lentil Recipes
category:Cheese Recipes
category:pepper Recipes
category:tomato Recipes
category:garlic Recipes
category:water Recipes
category:Onion Recipes
category:meat Recipes
category:salt Recipes
category:Oats Recipes
category:egg Recipes