Chili Lentil Loaf

Demonstrated by: Ryan Tatsumoto.
Thanksgiving Recipes - November 1, 1997.

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Ingredients:

Chili Lentil Loaf

  • 3/4 cup dried lentils
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 can (15 oz) reduced-sodium kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can (4 oz) roasted green chilies, drained
  • 1 can (4 oz) chopped olives, drained
  • 1 small tomato, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons salt-free chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried cilantro leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 cup quick-oats

Directions:

  1. Rinse lentils and cook according to package directions; drain well.
  2. Preheat electric oven to 350°F.
  3. Grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
  4. In a small skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil; set aside.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, mash kidney beans into a coarse paste.
  6. Add cooked lentils, onion and garlic mixture, green chilies, olives, tomato, seasonings, and egg whites; mix well.
  7. Stir in oats until mixture has the consistency of uncooked meatloaf.
  8. Press into prepared pan.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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