Lentil Loaf

Name: Lentil Loaf
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 95 min
Ingredients: 1.125 cups green lentils; 2.25 cups water; 6 slices white bread, torn into small pieces; 2 eggs; 1 cup vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 packet dry vegetable soup mix; 0.33333334326744 cup dried bread crumbs

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This vegetarian staple features a crunchy bread crumb topping. Make it the centerpiece of your meal, and serve with a savory vegetarian gravy, mashed potatoes, and English peas.

Recipe by Karen C. Greenlee

Updated on August 8, 2022

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Prep Time:

45 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 ⅛ cups green lentils
2 ¼ cups water
6 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
2 eggs
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ packet dry vegetable soup mix
⅓ cup dried bread crumbs

Directions

Combine lentils and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
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.
Bake for 40 minutes. Sprinkle top with dry bread crumbs, and continue baking another 10 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

272	Calories
6g	Fat
41g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 272
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 369mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 12g	44%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 3mg	15%
Calcium 88mg	7%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 469mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.