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Imitation Meatloaf
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PHOTO BY:
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"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."
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PREP TIME
10 Min
COOK TIME
1 Hr 45 Min
READY IN
1 Hr 55 Min
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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
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DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cook lentils and brown rice according to package directions.
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.
Bake, covered, for 1 hour.
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Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2006 by
foxtrot47
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Aug. 14, 2006
This is now one of my favorite fake meat recipes. I did alter slightly. I replaced wheat germ with flax seed meal, used fresh bread crumbs, used a couple sprinkles of dried minced onion instead of fresh, used cheddar cheese and covered top with barbecue sauce. Also, replaced crushed tomatoes with 1/3 cup marinara sauce. Good texture and flavor. Will make again.
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This is now one of my favorite fake meat recipes. I did alter slightly. I replaced wheat...
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Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2006 by
MBUTTLER
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MBUTTLER
Aug. 20, 2006
This was REALLY good, moist and tasty. I used fresh breadcrumbs instead of dried (4 slices wholemeal bread), green lentils instead of brown, left out the wheatgerm, added 2 cloves of crushed garlic, 1 shredded carrot and 2 sticks chopped celery. Also I topped it with BBQ sauce before cooking, and cooked for 1 1/2 hours. My husband loved it too.
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10 users found this review helpful
This was REALLY good, moist and tasty. I used fresh breadcrumbs instead of dried (4 slices...
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Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2003 by TRIPLE_LATTE
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TRIPLE_LATTE
Jun. 27, 2003
I had no thyme for this recipe, so, in a panick, substituted some basil and oregano instead, which I'm sure influenced the flavour! I also used a bit more sauce than was specified, and spread some sauce and ketchup mix on the top. It turned out a little bland but was good with salt and pepper. VERY FILLING, may I add. I grated mozzarella on half the top and parmesan on the other- both were excellent! Sidenote: lentils do not mash very well when they're cold!!! Good recipe though!
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I had no thyme for this recipe, so, in a panick, substituted some basil and oregano instead,...
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Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2003 by JCMILLURO
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JCMILLURO
Jun. 15, 2003
WOW!!! If I hadn't made it myself I would have had to ask the cook if they were sure there wasn't any meat in it. This recipe is much better than "real" meatloaf. I added 1/2 c. of Italian stewed tomatoes and juice from a can instead of 1/3 c. and I put ketchup on the top for the last 1/2 hour of baking time. Other than that, I wouldn't (and won't) change a thing. It's also very good as cold leftover sandwiches!
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WOW!!! If I hadn't made it myself I would have had to ask the cook if they were sure there...
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Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by
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Laurel
Aug. 29, 2002
This is a fabulous recipe for our vegetarian household! Cook the lentils and rice with more water than usual to make the loaf not so dry. I also mix a little cheese into the loaf and then sprinkle some more on the top. This is truly the best vege-loaf I've ever had!
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6 users found this review helpful
This is a fabulous recipe for our vegetarian household! Cook the lentils and rice with more...
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Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by PRISMWEBPLUS
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PRISMWEBPLUS
Dec. 4, 2003
I veganized this recipe (ground flax seeds and extra tomatoes instead of eggs, and brewers yeast instead of cheese). It was quite good, and I think that I could get away with feeding it to my non-vegan family without them realizing that it is not meatloaf. It was great with a side of baked tomatoes as "gravy". I will make it again.
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I veganized this recipe (ground flax seeds and extra tomatoes instead of eggs, and brewers...
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Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2003 by HALLEYG
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HALLEYG
Oct. 25, 2003
This was AWFUL - my husband and I have been married almost 5 years, and this is the first meal he has ever not liked. He is not a picky eater at all and likes all the new things I cook, but after my son and I tasted it, and after just looking at it, he didn't take one bite. It was horrible, plus it was a pain to make. Not worth the trouble, even if it wasn't any trouble. The worst meal I have ever tasted (except for my side dishes).
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This was AWFUL - my husband and I have been married almost 5 years, and this is the first meal...
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Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2006 by Hazcat
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Hazcat
Mar. 5, 2006
I don't know why other reviewers thought this was dry unless they baked it longer than one hour. As I assembled it, I expected it to be dry and made some gravy in anticipation, but it was really great, texture wise. I will definitely make this again, but will tweak it a bit to make it more like Mom's. I plan to add onion, celery, and bell pepper, and top it with ketchup, maybe.
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4 users found this review helpful
I don't know why other reviewers thought this was dry unless they baked it longer than one...
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Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2003 by KSZY1029
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KSZY1029
Oct. 12, 2003
Very good. I modified it a little, used only a small onion, added a tbsp. of fresh garlic and added a ketchup/brown sugar glaze. The recipe was good, I'm definitely glad to have a veggie meatloaf option, but it needed the glaze.
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Very good. I modified it a little, used only a small onion, added a tbsp. of fresh garlic and...
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Reviewed on May 2, 2003 by
GGBUN
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GGBUN
May 2, 2003
especially good reheated the second day