Lentil Loaf

Ingredients

1 ⅛ Cups Green Lentils

2 ¼ Cups Water

6 Slices White Bread, Torn Into Small Pieces

2 Eggs

1 Cup Vegetable Broth

2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste

½ Teaspoon Dried Basil

¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder

½ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

½ Packet Dry Onion Soup Mix

⅓ Cup Dried Bread Crumbs

Directions

Step 1 Combine lentils and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes.

Step 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.

Step 3 In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups cooked lentils, bread, eggs, broth, tomato paste, basil, garlic powder, black pepper, parsley, olive oil, and dry soup mix. Spread into prepared pan.

Step 4 Bake for 40 minutes. Sprinkle top with dry bread crumbs, and continue baking another 10 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.