Lentil Loaf Recipe
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Lentil Loaf

By: KDCG 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (128)

What to Drink?
Wine Syrah
Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/8 cups green lentils
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 6 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 packet dry vegetable soup mix
  • 1/3 cup dried bread crumbs

Directions

  1. Combine lentils and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake for 40 minutes. Sprinkle top with dry bread crumbs, and continue baking another 10 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 272 | Total Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 70mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by DC Girly Girl   view full review
I REALLY liked my version...after reading the reviews, I knew I had to spice it up some. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2007 by fussybritches   view full review
Made this up last night and was stunned with the results. Growing up vegetarian, I've eaten a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2006 by sininen   view full review
I have made this twice, the first time exactly as written, and it was a little too salty. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2006 by Beckerkorn   view full review
I really recommend this recipe; it's great comfort food. It uses lentils in a much better way...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2007 by KADart05   view full review
This was great! I took the advice of other reviewers and added an extra egg. I also added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2010 by Marian   view full review
Just finished making this and I must say I am optimistic. I have tried multiple lentil loaves...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2003 by PANDORA1106   view full review
this was so good. i put 1/2 of the lentil mixture in the loaf pan, sprinkled mozzarella...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by Steph!   view full review
Be careful what type of dry soup you use. It made my loaf taste horrible. Maybe season to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2006 by RESIDENTOFQ13   view full review
I followed all the directions but added some sauted onion and used ketchup instead of tomato...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2007 by spidermonkey555   view full review
This was the first lentil loaf I've ever tried to make. I was please with my results though I...

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