Alissa's Vegetarian Lentil Meatloaf Recipe

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Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 1 - 8x4 inch loaf

Alissa's Vegetarian Lentil Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ cups French green lentils

¾ cup chopped onion

½ cup shredded carrot

½ cup chopped red bell pepper

¼ cup wheat germ

½ cup cooked brown rice

¾ cup bread crumbs

¼ cup crushed flax seed

⅔ cup egg whites

1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons dried thyme

1 pinch cayenne pepper

or to taste

salt to taste

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Measure the lentils into a saucepan and fill with enough water to cover them by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and cook until tender about 45 minutes. Check occasionally and add more water if needed. Drain and set aside to cool.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x4 inch loaf pan.

Step 3

In the bowl of a food processor combine the onion carrot bell pepper and wheat germ. Pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Put the lentils into the food processor and process into a paste. Spoon the lentils into the bowl with the vegetables and mix in the rice bread crumbs flax seed egg whites tomato sauce and olive oil. Season with thyme cayenne pepper and salt. Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan.

Step 4

Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven until heated through and browned on the top. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information

Alissa's Vegetarian Lentil Meatloaf Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 335.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.6g 37%

Carbohydrates: 51.4g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 12g 48%

Sugars: 5.3g

Fat: 7.5g 12%

Saturated Fat: 0.9g 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 2492.7IU 50%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.9mg 30%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 20.5mg 34%

Folate: 51.8mcg 13%

Calcium: 89.5mg 9%

Iron: 5.2mg 29%

Magnesium: 63.6mg 23%

Potassium: 766mg 22%

Sodium: 322mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 67.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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