Lentil Loaf

Name: Lentil Loaf
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 1 loaf, 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried lentils; 2 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups grated cheddar cheese; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2/3 cup French style green bean; 1 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; salt & freshly ground black pepper; butter, for coating; breadcrumbs, for coating

Submitted by Betty Jo

"This recipe is great served with mashed potatoes and gravy and the leftovers make a good sandwich."

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Ready In:: 2hrs 15mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 1 loaf
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups dried lentils
2 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 onion, finely chopped
²⁄₃ cup French style green bean
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 eggs, lightly beaten
salt & freshly ground black pepper
butter, for coating
breadcrumbs, for coating

directions

Grease a loaf pan with butter and generously coat with breadcrumbs.
Put the lentils, water and bay leaf into a medium saucepan, cover tightly and simmer until water is absorbed and the lentils are tender.
Remove from heat and discard the bay leaf.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Add the cheese, onion, green beans, breadcrumbs, lemon juice and egg to the lentils; mix well.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spoon mixture into loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake, uncovered for 1-1 1/2 hours until firm and nicely browned on top.