lentil loaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/8 cups green lentils
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 6 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 packet dry vegetable soup mix
• 1/3 cup dried bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• combine lentils and water in a small saucepan. bring to a boil. reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c). grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• in a large bowl, mix together 2 cups cooked lentils, bread, eggs, broth, tomato paste, basil, garlic powder, black pepper, parsley, olive oil, and dry soup mix. spread into prepared pan.
• bake for 40 minutes. sprinkle top with dry bread crumbs, and continue baking another 10 minutes. let sit for 10 minutes before serving.