Lentil Loaf

Name: Lentil Loaf
Ingredients: 6 ounces red lentils, split; 8 fluid ounces water; 1 bay leaf; 4 ounces cheese, grated; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 12 ounces whole wheat breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 egg; to taste salt and pepper; to taste butter (for coating tin); to taste dried crumbs (for coating tin)

12 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

6 ounces red lentils, split
8 fluid ounces water
1 bay leaf
4 ounces cheese, grated
1 onion, finely chopped
1 12 ounces whole wheat breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 egg
to taste salt and pepper
to taste butter (for coating tin)
to taste dried crumbs (for coating tin)

Directions

1

Put lentils, water and bay leaf into saucepan and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are tender, all liquid absorbed - about 20 mins.
2

Remove bay leaf.
3

Oven to Gas Mark 5.
4

Grease loaf tin with butter, sprinkle with dried crumbs.
5

Add cheese, onion, mushrooms, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon juice and egg to lentils.
6

Mix well.
7

Season well.
8

Bake in tin, uncovered for 45-60 mins.
9

until firm and golden brown on top.
10

Hope you like it!
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