Luckys Lentil Loaf
By Ryan M., Kim T. and Joan M. from Estes Hills Elementary, Chapel Hill, NC.
Description
A great meat alternative to meat loaf. Lentils, Oats and a blend of spices topped with a tangy carmelized glaze. A hearty entree that would be great with a side of mashed potato and mushroom gravy.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 OZ
| Calories | 192 |
| From Fat | 17.03% |
| From Saturated Fat | 8.14% |
| From Sugar | 8.77% |
| Sodium | 589mg |
Ingredients
| Ingredient | 6 servings | 50 servings |
|---|---|---|
| LENTILS, COOKED | 3 1/4 C | 9 C |
| KETCHUP | 2 oz | 2C |
| CUMIN, GROUND | 1/2 Tbsp | 1/4 C |
| GARLIC POWDER | 1/2 Tbsp | 1/4 C |
| VINEGAR, CIDER | 1 Tsp | 3 Tbsp |
| SALT, TABLE | 1/2 Tsp | 1 Tbsp |
| PAPRIKA | 1 Tsp | 1/4 C |
| OREGANO, DRIED | 1 Tsp | 1/4 C |
| PEPPER, BLACK, GROUND | 1/8 Tsp | 1 T |
| OATS, ROLLED, QUICK | 1/4 C | 2 C |
| EGGS, WHOLE, RAW | 1/4 C | 2 C |
| FLOUR, WHOLE WHEAT | 1 1/2 Tbsp | 3/4 C |
| CHEESE, MOZZARELLA, LITE | 1 1/4 OZ | 10.5 OZ |
| CHEESE, PARMESAN, GRATED | 1 OZ | 8 OZ |
| ONIONS, FRESH, Chopped | 1/4 C | 2 C |
Preparation
1) Mash cooked lentils in a food processor, food mill or "Buffalo Chopper" and set aside.
2) Combine ketchup, cumin, garlic, vinegar, salt, paprika, oregano, and pepper in a large bowl and set aside.
3) In a large mixing bowl add your mashed lentils, oats, eggs, cheeses, chopped onion and flour with 2 OZ of ketchup glaze for recipes that call for 6 portions and 24 OZ for recipes that call for 50 portions.
4) Spray a hotel pan with pam and empty lentil mixture in pan, pressing down the top. With a spatula, spread remainder of the glaze over top of lentil mixture. Place in a 350 degree oven for one hour intil the top begins to brown and center reaches above 141 degrees.
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