Meatloaf - for Veggie Lovers

My family has recently been trying to incorporate a lot more vegetables into our meals, so I came up with this. I did not include the time for soaking the lentils. The veggies are all what I happened to have on hand.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1  medium carrot
• 2  small celery ribs
• 1  small onion
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper
• 1  small zucchini
• 2  garlic cloves
• 3⁄4 cup lentils
• 2  lbs  ground sirloin
• 3  eggs
• 3⁄4 cup ketchup

Directions

1. Soak lentils 5-6 hours or overnight.
2. Simmer lentils 10 mins or until very tender.
3. Finely dice all veggies, then saute until tender.
4. Let lentils and veggies cool.
5. Mix all ingredients except ketchup.
6. Place onto baking sheet and shape into loaf.
7. Spread ketchup on top.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for an hour and 20 mins or until done.