Vegetarian Lentil Meatloaf

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Brown rice, lentils, bread crumbs, onions and tomatoes are combined with eggs and herbs and baked into a vegetarian version of a mealtime favorite.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ¾ cup dry brown lentils

  • ½ cup uncooked brown rice

  • ½ cup wheat germ

  • 1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • cup crushed tomatoes

  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce

  • 2 tablespoons ketchup

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cook lentils and brown rice according to package directions.

  2. Mash cooked lentils in a large bowl; add wheat germ, bread crumbs, brown rice, eggs, onion, thyme, tomatoes, ketchup, soy sauce, and cheese. Pour into loaf pan.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 1 hour.

Cook’s Note

Sprinkle loaf with shredded cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes, if desired.

152 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

331 Calories
6g Fat
53g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 331
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 498mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 11g 41%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 17g 35%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 144mg 11%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 534mg 11%

* 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.