Savory Lentil Loaf
photo by WicklewoodWench
- Ready In:
- 1hr 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Yields:
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1 loaf
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 - 2 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 (16 -20 ounce) package prepared polenta, chopped or 1 cup gluten free bread, cubed
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground sage
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
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Brown Sugar Ketchup Glaze
- 1⁄2 cup ketchup
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground mustard
directions
- Pick over the lentils while dry to remove debris or shriveled lentils, and rinse in a strainer. Pour into large saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until tender. Depending on the variety and age, cooking time may take anywhere from 10 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350. In a skillet, saute the onion, celery and garlic in oil, adding garlic at the last minute.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the cooked lentils, sauteed vegetables, polenta or bread crumbs, cheese, egg, and spices. Place the mixture in a greased loaf pan.
- Spread top with glaze. Bake for 1 hour at 350. Cool for 5 minutes before slicing or inverting.
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Reviews
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The family were divided on the sweetness of the sauce/topping,,,but everyone agreed it was a keeper. I used the gf breadcrumbs and it gave a nice light texture but next time I might try the polenta, and maybe some chopped mushrooms. I even had some cold and it was just as nice. I chose this for Spring PAC and I am so glad I did.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
joancole
Champaign, Illinois