Lentil-carrot Loaf

I got this vegetarian recipe from www.recipecenter.com. I haven't tried it yet,but I thought some people might be interested in trying this healthy dish.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  cups carrots, cut into 1/3 inch slices
• 1 1⁄2 cups lentils, cooked,drained
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sage
• 1  teaspoon curry powder
• 2  tablespoons  shoyu or 2  tablespoons tamari
• 1  cup  uncooked oats
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts or 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped
• 2  tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Directions

1. Steam the carrots until tender.
2. Drain the carrots, and, if desired, reserve the water to make a sauce to serve with the loaf.
3. Mix together the cooked carrots and lentils.
4. Mash them coarsely with a potato masher.
5. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
6. Pack the mixture into a well-oiled loaf pan.
7. Decorate the top of the loaf with nut halves, if desired.
8. Bake at 350 °F for 35-40 minutes, or until firm and golden brown.
9. After baking, let the loaf stand for about 5 minutes, and then unmold it onto a serving platter.
10. For an attractive presentation, surround the unmolded loaf with sliced ripe tomatoes, or any other colorful vegetable.
11. Serve with the sauce of your choice.