Brown rice, lentils, bread crumbs, onions and tomatoes are combined with eggs and herbs and baked into a vegetarian version of a mealtime favorite. Sprinkle loaf with shredded cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes, if desired.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 3/4 cup dry brown lentils
- 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/3 cup crushed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cook lentils and brown rice according to package directions.
In a large bowl, mash lentils. To the lentils add wheat germ, bread crumbs, brown rice, eggs, onion, thyme, tomatoes, ketchup, soy sauce and cheese. Pour into loaf pan.
Bake, covered, for 1 hour.