Lentil Loaf

Name: Lentil Loaf
Ingredients: 1 1/8 cups green lentils; 2 1/4 cups water; 6 slices white bread, torn into small pieces; 2 eggs; 1 cup vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 packet dry vegetable soup mix; 1/3 cup dried bread crumbs

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 1/8 cups green lentils
2 1/4 cups water
6 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
2 eggs
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 packet dry vegetable soup mix
1/3 cup dried bread crumbs

Directions

1

Combine lentils and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes.
2

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
3

In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups cooked lentils, bread, eggs, broth, tomato paste, basil, garlic powder, black pepper, parsley, olive oil, and dry soup mix. Spread into prepared pan.
4

Bake for 40 minutes. Sprinkle top with dry bread crumbs, and continue baking another 10 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.