Easy Peasy, Extra Cheesy Lentil Loaf

I searched and searched the internet looking for a lentil loaf recipe that looked tasty but easy.  I went out on a limb one day and just decided to make my own.  I now make it weekly to take in my lunch. 

It’s not a vegan friendly recipe by any means… but it works for me.

Start by preheating the oven to 350F and boiling 2 cups of water

Add 1 cup of lentils.  Today I used red… but in all honesty, I prefer green.  I find red becomes more mushy once cooked.

Truth be told… I was also using up a bit of green lentils today too.

Throw it in the boiling water.  Let cook, uncovered and on low temperature for 25min (or so)

In a separate bowl combine:

• 1c quick oats
• 1/2c salsa (I use Penny’s Pico De Gallo of course!)
• 1 egg
• 3/4c shredded light cheese (I use old cheddar)
• 1/2c nutritional yeast (this is what makes it extra cheesy!)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp onion powder
• basil, oregano and black pepper to taste

Mix it all up

Once the lentils are cooked, mash them up and add them to this mixture.

Put it all in a greased loaf pan.

Add ketchup on top (for fun) if you want… if you love ketchup like I do (I use the PC blue menu ketchup actually).

Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 35 to 40 minutes.

 

Voila!

I entered all of the ingredients in to My Fitness Pal and 1/8 of the loaf is 125 calories, 3g of fat, 8g of protein, 3g of fibre and 18g of carbs.

I like to eat 1 or 2 servings a day on a bed of baby spinach, drizzled in

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Mmmm sauce.  Delightful.