Ma's Lentil-Nut Loaf

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs	567g / 20oz	Green lentils
1/2 cup	118ml	Sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup	31g / 1.1oz	Diced onions
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Diced red and green bell peppers
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Fresh bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Minced fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Chili powder
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
1 tablespoon	15ml	Tamari soy sauce
2		Egg whites - beaten to soft peaks
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
3/4 cup	109g / 3.8oz	Shredded fat-free Mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Chopped walnuts
1/4 cup	59ml	Water
		Oil - for greasing pan

Recipe Instructions

Place lentils, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and water to cover in 4-quart saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 1 hour. Drain lentil mixture and cool slightly, 10 minutes.

Place lentil mixture in mixing bowl and add bread crumbs, basil, oregano, thyme, chili powder, pepper to taste, tamari, beaten egg whites, salt, Mozzarella, walnuts and water. Mix well.

Pour into lightly greased 9-inch-square baking pan, spreading evenly; it will fill the pan. Bake at 350 degrees until lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before cutting and serving with a favorite gravy, if desired.

This recipe yields 10 to 12 servings.

Each of 12 servings: 226 calories; 343 mg sodium; 4 mg cholesterol; 5 grams fat; 30 grams carbohydrates; 17 grams protein; 2.82 grams fiber.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 04-19-2000

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