As mentioned in the previous post, I was experimenting with some new recipes this weekend. The lentil loaf recipe appealed to me because I had some leftover rice in the fridge and I love lentils. I put my own twist on this recipe which I found in the New Farm Cookbook edited by Louise Hagler and Dorothy Bates. I highly recommend this cookbook. It has many great recipes that can be customized to suit anyone’s taste.
Spicy Lentil Loaf
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups Lentils
3-1/2 cups water
2 small or 1 large Onion, chopped
2 cups Brown Rice, cooked
1/2 tsp. minced Garlic (optional)
1/3 cup + 1/3 cup Hot or Mild Salsa, divided
Seasonings of your choice (I like cumin, chili powder and crushed red peppers)
Directions:
Rinse and sort you lentils then cook them with 3-1/2 cups of water. Lentils are ready when almost all of the water has been absorbed. While the lentils are cooking, sauté your onions and garlic in oil or water until onions are clear and soft. In a large bowl, partially mash lentils with a fork or potato masher and combine with the onion and garlic mixture, brown rice, 1/3 cup salsa and seasonings. Firmly press this mixture into a well oiled loaf pan and cover the top with remaining salsa.
Bake for 60 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
I enjoyed this with some vegan cornbread and mixed green salad. How do you like you lentils prepared?
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