Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf (Really!)

Step 1

Add salt to water and boil in a saucepan.

Step 2

Add lentils and simmer covered 25-30 minutes, until lentils are soft and most of water is evaporated.

Step 3

Remove from fire.

Step 4

Drain and partially mash lentils.

Step 5

Scrape into mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.

Step 6

Stir in onion, oats and cheese until mixed.

Step 7

Add egg, tomato sauce, garlic, basil, parsley, seasoning salt and pepper.

Step 8

Mix well.

Step 9

Spoon into loaf pan that has been generously sprayed with Pam (non-stick cooking spray) or well-greased.

Step 10

Smooth top with back of spoon.

Step 11

Bake at 350 degrees for 30- 45 minutes until top of loaf is dry, firm and golden brown.

Step 12

Cool in pan on rack for about 10 minutes.

Step 13

Run a sharp knife around edges of pan then turn out loaf onto serving platter.