Meatloaf

     My husband and his dad made a meatloaf the other day and I felt a little left out. I wanted to enjoy a good meatloaf... without the meat! So I went searching.  I have found a pretty good recipe. It is delicious and nutritious  It has a good texture; it actually looked a little like the real thing.  Give it a try and don't be afraid to adjust as needed.  I am putting the recipe on this page and including the site I found it. It says it serves 4-6, but I made little loaves and made it last 8!  It took a lot less time to cook because it was not one big loaf. Oh, and I had to add ketchup to the top in the last few minutes that it was cooking.  I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think!

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:

2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup lentils
1 small onion , diced
1 cup quick-cooking oat
¾ cup grated cheese (cheddar, swiss, jack or american)
1 egg , beaten
4 ½ ounces spaghetti sauce (or 4.5 ounces tomato sauce)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Directions:

1. Add salt to water and boil in a saucepan.
2. Add lentils and simmer covered 25-30 minutes, until lentils are soft and most of the water is evaporated.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Drain and partially mash lentils.
5. Scrape into mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.
6. Stir in onion, oats and cheese until mixed.
7. Add egg, tomato sauce, garlic, basil, parsley, seasoning salt and pepper.
8. Mix well.
9. Spoon into loaf pan that has been generously sprayed with Pam (non-stick cooking spray) or well-greased.
10. Smooth top with back of spoon.
11. Bake at 350 degrees for 30- 45 minutes until top of loaf is dry, firm and golden brown.
12. Cool in pan on rack for about 10 minutes.
13. Run a sharp knife around edges of pan then turn out loaf onto serving platter.

http://www.food.com/recipe/really-good-vegetarian-meatloaf-really-33921