Imitation Meatloaf (Vegetarian)

Submitted by arualanne

"I found this recipe on allrecipes. com and I want to try it as I dislike ground meat and so I haven't had much luck with traditional meatloaf. I am hoping this turns out well and I am keeping it for future reference here."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup dried brown lentils
• 1⁄2 cup brown rice (uncooked )
• 1⁄2 cup wheat germ
• 1 1⁄2 cups dry breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄3 cup crushed tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1⁄3 cup pre-shredded mozzarella cheese

directions

1. 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cook lentils and brown rice according to package directions.
2. 2. In a large bowl, mash lentils. To the lentils add wheat germ, bread crumbs, brown rice, eggs, onion, thyme, tomatoes, ketchup, soy sauce and cheese. Pour into loaf pan.
3. 3. Bake, covered, for 1 hour.