Vegetarian

Surprisingly Delicious Lentil Loaf (Spicy version) is for Dinner.

Surprisingly Delicious Lentil Loaf (Spicy version) takes 35 minutes to prepare.

Surprisingly Delicious Lentil Loaf (Spicy version) takes 45 minutes to cook.

Surprisingly Delicious Lentil Loaf (Spicy version) makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Surprisingly Delicious Lentil Loaf (Spicy version) are:

2 cups water
1 cup dried lentils
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 celery stalk, large, thinly sliced
1 bell pepper, medium, diced
1 cup old fashioned oats
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
2 Tbs chia seeds soaked in 1 oz water
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
2 tsp garlic, minced or crushed
2 Tbs fresh basil
2 Tbs fresh parsley
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper, or to taste
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp Mrs. Dash, I use South West Chipotle
1/2 - 3/4 cup water, for mixing ingredients
Non-stick cooking spray

Here is how you make Surprisingly Delicious Lentil Loaf (Spicy version):

Serves approximately 6 people.*Boil water. Add lentils, simmer covered for about 25 minutes or until lentils are soft and water has evaporated. (Cooking time varies between different lentil varieties; red lentils cook much faster than green or brown. I used green lentils for this recipe.)*Preheat oven to 350 degrees.*While lentils are simmering, saute onions, celery and bell peppers in 1 tbsp olive oil until tender. *Drain cooked lentils and partially mash.*In a large bowl mix together the lentils, oats, sauteed vegetables and cheese. *Add remaining ingredients and mix well, adding water as necessary to get to desired consistency. It should feel similar to thick mashed potatoes. *Spray loaf pan with cooking spray and spoon loaf mixture into pan. Smooth top with back of spoon.*Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until top is golden brown. *Let cool on rack for 10 minutes before serving.Serving Size:?Makes 6 - 1.5" thick slices when baked in a 5" x 9" loaf pan

The nutritional information for Surprisingly Delicious Lentil Loaf (Spicy version) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 233.8

• Total Fat: 10.4 g
• Cholesterol: 14.9 mg
• Sodium: 273.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 27.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.6 g
• Protein: 9.8 g

The dietary needs meet for Surprisingly Delicious Lentil Loaf (Spicy version) is Vegetarian