lentil rice loaf
Hearty, healthy and packed with protein!
prep time
30 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 3/4 cup lentils, dry
- 1 cup uncooked regular rice
- 1 cup onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce, 14 oz.
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs, plain
- 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 - egg. slightly beaten
How To Make lentil rice loaf
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Step 1In medium saucepan, combine water and lentils. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add rice, onion and salt; mix well. Cover; simmer an additional 15 to 18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and lentils and rice are tender. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes.
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Step 2Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 8x4 inch glass loaf pan. (Do NOT use metal pan). Stir 1/4 cup of sauce and remaining ingredients into lentil mixture, mashing mixture slightly while mixing. Press mixture firmly in greased pan.
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Step 3Bake at 350 F for 40 to 45 minutes until top is golden brown and loaf is firm. Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes. Loosen edges with knife, if necessary; invert onto serving platter.
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Step 4In small saucepan, heat remaining spaghetti sauce 3 to 4 minute or until hot. To serve, slice loaf; spoon warm sauce over each slice. 6 servings.
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Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Soy Free
Ingredient:
Beans/Legumes
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Category:
Meatloafs
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