Easy Lentil Loaf

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This lentil loaf recipe is super easy! It is definitely easy enough for a weeknight meal and my kids have really been loving it. We made it the other night with a huge serving of asparagus and it was delicious! Sometimes I make it with mashed potatoes and gravy for a real comfort meal.  We usually finish off one batch of the lentil loaf for dinner, so if you would like some leftovers I would definitely double the recipe.

Lentil Loaf

Here is the loaf recipe I found at: http://www.fitnessandfreebies.com/veg/lentilloaf.html

Easy Lentil Loaf
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked lentils
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup diced mushrooms
  • ½ cup onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and press mixture into a loaf pan. Bake 50 minutes or until the lentil loaf is cooked through.

 

Glaze

I also found this homemade glaze topping with another lentil loaf recipe that is super tasty: http://terrywalters.net/pdfs/CF2_WINTER_p271_LentilLoaf.pdf

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon date syrup

1 tablespoon apple butter

1 teaspoon arrowroot

Instructions:

In a small saucepan over no heat, combine all glaze ingredients. Place over medium heat and stir continuously until this ( about 2-3 minutes). Spread evenly over loaf and bake.

Enjoy!