Larenne's Old Fashioned Lentil Loaf

Submitted by OceanLuvinGranny

"I got this recipe from my ex-husband's wife, LaRenne. She said it is her mom's recipe. We like it because it is another way to use lentils other than just the regular way. I grew up in a vegetarian home and still like my vegetarian recipes even though we do eat meat...fish, chicken etc. This is a good recipe and I think most will like it."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Yields: 1 loaf
• Serves: 5-8

ingredients

• 2 cups cooked brown lentils
• 2 eggs
• 2 1⁄2 cups cubed whole wheat bread (not dried)
• 2 -4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced and sauteed (or you can use 2 Tbsp. onion powder if you don't have an onion on hand)
• 1 - 1 1⁄2 cup grated carrot (large grate)
• 1 -2 celery rib, chopped fine (Sauteed with the onion)
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped fine (I do mine in the food processor until fine but not mealy)
• 1 1⁄2 cups evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (Lite)
• 1⁄2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon crushed tomatoes (from a 28 oz. can)

• TOPPING

• 1⁄4 cup ketchup
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons water, Mix well and spread over loaf before putting in oven

directions

1. Mix ingredients for loaf and let stand 15 minutes to set up.
2. Put in a 5x8 or 9x9 pan and spread with topping.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour or until edges are crusty.
4. Let sit 5-10 minutes before slicing and eating.
5. Serve with a salad, mashed potatoes and gravy and your favorite vegetable.
6. Prep. time includes the 15 minutes to set up before putting in pan to bake.