Savory Lentil Loaf

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils
• 2 -2 1/2 cups water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 (16 -20 ounce) package prepared polenta, chopped or 1 cup gluten free bread, cubed
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
• 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard

Recipe

• 1 pick over the lentils while dry to remove debris or shriveled lentils, and rinse in a strainer. pour into large saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes. reduce heat and simmer until tender. depending on the variety and age, cooking time may take anywhere from 10 minutes to 1 hour.
• 2 preheat oven to 350. in a skillet, saute the onion, celery and garlic in oil, adding garlic at the last minute.
• 3 in a large mixing bowl, mix the cooked lentils, sauteed vegetables, polenta or bread crumbs, cheese, egg, and spices. place the mixture in a greased loaf pan.
• 4 spread top with glaze. bake for 1 hour at 350. cool for 5 minutes before slicing or inverting.