Better Than Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 c. dry lentils
• 1 x bay leaf
• 8 c. water
• 1 c. uncooked fine bulgur
• 1 c. soft whole-wheat bread crumbs
• 1 x egg
• beaten
• 1 Tbsp. ketchup
• 1 med onion
• minced
• 1 x clove garlic
• crushed
• 1 tsp crumbled dry thyme
• 2 tsp crumbled dry oregano
• 1 tsp crumbled dry tarragon salt and pepper to taste
• 3 Tbsp. tomato paste

Instructions

1. Combine the lentils and bay leaf in a large pot with 6 c. water.
2. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer till the lentils are soft and the water has been absorbed, about 45 min.
3. Combine the bulgur and 2 c. of water in a medium saucepan.
4. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 15 min.
5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
6. Transfer the lentils to a large mixing bowl.
7. Add in the bulgur and remaining ingredients except the tomato paste.
8. Mix with your hands till thoroughly combined.
9. Pat the mix into a 5x9-inch loaf pan.
10. Bake till hard but not dry, about 40 min.
11. During the last 5 min of baking, brush the top with tomato paste.
12. Let cold 15 min.
13. Cut into slices and serve hot.