Homey Hearty Lentil Loaf
Ingredients
2 C. dry brown lentils; rinsed
1 each bay leaf
1 C. uncooked fine bulgur wheat
1 C. soft whole wt bread crumbs
1 each egg; beaten
1 Tbsp. ketchup
1 medium onion; chopped
1 clove garlic; crushed
1 tsp. thyme
2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. tarragon
salt and pepper to taste
3 Tbsp. tomato paste; or sauce
Cooking Instructions
Place lentils and bay leaf in a saucepan with 6c water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are soft and water has been absorbed, about 45 minutes. Combine bulgur and 2 C. water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Preheat oven 350. Transfer lentils to a large mixing bowl. Add bulgur and remaining ingredients except tomato paste or sauce. Mix well with your hands until thoroughly combined. Pat mixture into a 9 loaf pan. Bake for 40 minutes, until firm but not Dry. During last minutes of baking, brush top with tomato paste or Sauce. Let cook 15 minutes. Cut into slices and serve warm.
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