Really Good Vegetarian Meatloaf

So I've never made or eaten lentils before and I wasn't really too sure what to expect from this recipe, but while it was cooking the house smelled of a wonderful aroma of all the meatloaf spices. When it came out of the oven we tried a bite and it was heaven! The top was nice a crunchy and browned while the inside was smooth and soft. It had all the taste and flavors that go into meatloaf, but without the meat! This is one of my favorite vegan meals that I've ever made and it is SO easy to cook up!! Def something I will be making all of the time, especially considering how good (high in fiber and protein) lentils are for you!!!

1½ hours | 10 min prep

SERVES 4 -6

• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup lentils
• 1 small onion, diced (sautée this ahead of time or put it in raw)
• 1 cup quick-cooking oat
• 1 tbsp egg replacer with 4 tbsp water mixed together (or 1 egg, beaten)
• 1/2 cup bbq sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1. Add salt to water and boil in a saucepan.
2. Add lentils and simmer covered 25-30 minutes, until lentils are soft and most of water is evaporated.
3. Remove from the stove.
4. Drain and partially mash lentils.
5. Scrape into mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.
6. Stir in onion and oats until mixed.
7. Add egg replacer, bbq sauce, garlic, basil, parsley, seasoning salt and pepper.
8. Mix well.
9. Spoon into loaf pan that has been generously sprayed with Pam (non-stick cooking spray) or well-greased.
10. Smooth top with back of spoon.
11. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes until top of loaf is dry, firm and golden brown.

From: http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/print?id=33921