Asian Lentil Loaf

A vegetarian comfort food with an eastern influence that can be served as a side or main dish with roasted potatoes. Leftovers can be used in sandwiches or wraps the next day!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1  cup red lentil
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  cup  diced zucchini
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  cup  chopped  nuts (your choice, but peanuts work best in this recipe)
• 1  cup  fresh breadcrumb
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon ginger
• 2  teaspoons cumin seeds
•  salt & pepper

Directions

1. Heat over to 350°F
2. Cook lentils in water until soft and water has been absorbed.
3. Meanwhile, saute the onion, garlic and zucchini in oil until soft. Mix in a large bowl with the remaining ingredients.
4. Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place on a greased baking sheet OR place mixture in a greased baking pan (bread loaf size).
5. Bake for 30 minutes, cut into slices, and serve.