Jamie Oliver Vegetarian Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 2 cup water
• 1 tsp salt (For cooking the lentils)
• 1 cup lentils
• 1 small onion (Diced)
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 0.75 cup Monterey Jack cheese (Or use 3/4 cup American cheese)
• 1 egg (Beaten)
• 4.5 oz spaghetti sauce (Or use tomato sauce)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tbsp dried parsley
• 0.5 tsp seasoning salt
• 0.5 tsp seasoning salt (Second listing in the structured ingredient data)
• 0.25 tsp black pepper (Specified in the structured instructions)
• non-stick cooking spray (Or grease the loaf pan well)

Steps

1. 1

   In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the lentils to the boiling water. Cover and simmer for about 25–30 minutes, until the lentils are soft and most of the water has evaporated.

3. 3

   Drain the cooked lentils, partially mash them, and let them cool slightly.

4. 4

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the partially mashed lentils, diced onion, quick-cooking oats, and the chosen cheese. Stir until evenly mixed.

5. 5

   Add the beaten egg, spaghetti sauce or tomato sauce, garlic powder, dried basil, dried parsley, seasoning salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the seasonings and sauce are evenly distributed.

6. 6

   Prepare a loaf pan by spraying it generously with non-stick cooking spray or greasing it well.

7. 7

   Spoon the lentil mixture into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.

8. 8

   Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F (175°C) for 30–45 minutes, until the top is dry, firm, and golden brown.

9. 9

   Let the baked loaf cool in the pan on a rack for about 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Run a sharp knife around the edges of the pan, then turn the loaf out onto a serving platter and serve.

Notes

The structured ingredient data lists seasoning salt twice; both entries have been preserved. Its instructions also specify 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, which has been included. The recipe notes that green or brown lentils are preferred, though any lentils may be used. Suggested variations include chopped vegetables, BBQ sauce replacing part of the tomato sauce, other cheeses, a flax egg, or cooked mashed chickpeas. A standard approximately 9×5-inch loaf pan is recommended.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• vegetarian
• baked
• comfort food
• beginner-friendly
• make-ahead-friendly