Imitation Meatloaf

Brown rice, lentils, bread crumbs, onions and tomatoes are combined with eggs and herbs and baked into a vegetarian version of a mealtime favorite. Sprinkle loaf with shredded cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
• Calories: 331 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup wheat germ
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• ½ cup uncooked brown rice
• ¾ cup dry brown lentils
• ⅓ cup crushed tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cook lentils and brown rice according to package directions.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mash lentils. To the lentils add wheat germ, bread crumbs, brown rice, eggs, onion, thyme, tomatoes, ketchup, soy sauce and cheese. Pour into loaf pan.

Step 3

Bake, covered, for 1 hour.