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!
== Ingredient ==
* 2 cups water
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup lentils
* 1 small onion, diced
* 1 cup quick-cooking oats
* ¾ cup grated cheese (cheddar, Swiss, jack or American)
* 1 egg, beaten
* 4½ ounces spaghetti sauce or tomato sauce
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon dried basil
* 1 tablespoon dried parsley
* ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
* ¼ 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 °F 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.
Category:Italian Vegetarian
Category:Dinner Recipes
Category:Quick oats Recipes
Category:Cheddar Recipes
Category:Swiss cheese Recipes
Category:Jack cheese Recipes
Category:American cheese Recipes
Category:Lentil Recipes