This was originally posted to the Living Simple Facebook group by Jennifer and she also posted a link to the original recipe on Food.com. This recipe is definitely a keeper, it actually looks like meatloaf and tastes fantastic! One pound of lentils is definitely cheaper than one pound of ground beef these days.
Lentil Loaf
Ingredients:
1 cup lentils
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, diced (I sauteed these before adding)
1 cup quick oats
¾ cup grated cheese
1 egg, beaten
4 ounces tomato sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon basil
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
Add salt to water and boil.
Add lentils and simmer, cook 30 minutes until soft.
Mash lentils.
Add onions, oats, and cheese until mixed,
Add eggs, tomato sauce and spices.
Spoon into a greased loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes