Ingredients

  • 1 1/8 cups green lentils
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 6 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 packet dry vegetable soup mix
  • 1/3 cup dried bread crumbs

Method

  • Combine lentils and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups cooked lentils, bread, eggs, broth, tomato paste, basil, garlic powder, black pepper, parsley, olive oil, and dry soup mix. Spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 40 minutes. Sprinkle top with dry bread crumbs, and continue baking another 10 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.