Vegetarian Lentil Meatloaf

This vegetarian meatloaf recipe combines brown rice, lentils, bread crumbs, onion, and tomatoes with eggs and herbs for a meat-free version of a family favorite.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 331 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 0.5 cup uncooked brown rice
• 0.5 cup wheat germ
• 1.5 cups dry bread crumbs
• 0.75 cup dry brown lentils
• 0.33333298563957 cup crushed tomatoes
• 0.33333298563957 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Mash cooked lentils in a large bowl; add wheat germ, bread crumbs, brown rice, eggs, onion, thyme, tomatoes, ketchup, soy sauce, and cheese. Pour into loaf pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 1 hour.