Vegetarian Meatless Meatloaf with Lentils
Description
Here's a vegetarian meatless 'meatloaf' recipe full of nutritious ingredients like lentils, eggs, oats, and cheese for a hearty and versatile meal maker.
Ingredients
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2 cups vegetable broth
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1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
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1 cup quick-cooking oats
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1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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4 tablespoons ketchup
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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1 tablespoon dried parsley
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1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce (such as The Wizard's)
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Combine broth and lentils in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are soft and broth is absorbed, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain extra broth, if necessary. Mash lentils slightly and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
3
Add oats, Cheddar cheese, panko, eggs, onion, ketchup, garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the lentils and mix well. Transfer mixture to the prepared loaf pan.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until loaf starts to brown, 35 to 45 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving. Loosen sides using a spatula before slicing.