I’m trying to do weekly meal plans so that I’m using all my ingredients and not just eating the same four meals over and over again (which I was for ages). I bought a bunch of tinned lentils the other day because they were cheap and looking through my bookmarked recipes I stumbled across a Lentil Loaf from Eat Me, Delicious. It looked easy and I had all the ingredients so I went ahead and made it.
I’m so glad I did. This dense savoury loaf is perfect for a snack if you have one piece and as a meal if you have several. I had a few pieces warm right out of the oven and a few cold pieces when I got home from work and it was good either way. I think next time I make it (and there will be a next time) I would make a few changes so I’ll let you know when I update the recipe.
Lentil Loaf
Adapted from Eat Me, DeliciousINGREDIENTS
11⁄2 cups cooked lentils (or one can of lentils)
2 cups rice (or oats, millet or bulgur)
2 cup grated cheddar or mixed cheese
1 cup tomato sauce (or barbecue sauce or salsa)
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup chopped spring onions (parsley, cilantro, chives or mix)
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoon garlic, minced (or garlic powder)
4 teaspoon dried oreganoPROCEDURE
1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Pour mixture into oiled loaf pan or casserole dish. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
This recipe makes 24 serves.
