Imitation Meatloaf Recipe
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Imitation Meatloaf

By: sal 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (98)

What to Drink?
Wine Syrah
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dry brown lentils
  • 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ
  • 1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/3 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cook lentils and brown rice according to package directions.
  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.
  3. Bake, covered, for 1 hour.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 331 | Total Fat: 5.7g | Cholesterol: 75mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2006 by foxtrot47   view full review
This is now one of my favorite fake meat recipes. I did alter slightly. I replaced wheat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Laurel   view full review
This is a fabulous recipe for our vegetarian household! Cook the lentils and rice with more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2006 by MBUTTLER   view full review
This was REALLY good, moist and tasty. I used fresh breadcrumbs instead of dried (4 slices...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2003 by JCMILLURO   view full review
WOW!!! If I hadn't made it myself I would have had to ask the cook if they were sure there...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2003 by TRIPLE_LATTE   view full review
I had no thyme for this recipe, so, in a panick, substituted some basil and oregano instead,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by PRISMWEBPLUS   view full review
I veganized this recipe (ground flax seeds and extra tomatoes instead of eggs, and brewers...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2006 by Hazcat   view full review
I don't know why other reviewers thought this was dry unless they baked it longer than one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by LadySparkle Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I like this recipe. It's very versatile. I made it for a friend, left out the thyme and hot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2003 by HALLEYG   view full review
This was AWFUL - my husband and I have been married almost 5 years, and this is the first meal...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2003 by GGBUN   view full review
especially good reheated the second day

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