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Lentil walnut loaf

Revised recipe, from "The Vegetarian Manifesto", EarthSave Canada, circa 1999.

Serves 6.

350 deg. F., 30-40 minutes.

1) Simmer, till water absorbed (about 30 minutes):

- 3/4 cup dry BROWN LENTILS
- 1 1/2 cups WATER

Add and semi-mash lentils (about 3/4 mashed):

-2 T. CIDER VINEGAR

Set aside

2) Sauté, 3-4 minutes:

- 1 T. OLIVE OIL
- 1 cup fincely minced ONION
- 4-5 minced GARLIC CLOVES

Add, and sauté till tender (about 5 minutes):

- 1/2 cup finely chopped WALNUTS
- 1 tsp. DRY MUSTARD
- 1/2 lb. medium-finely chopped fresh SWISS CHARD (or spinach)
- approx. 1/4 tsp. freshly ground BLACK PEPPER (to taste)

Turn off stove, remove from burner, and let cool a bit (about 5 minutes).

3) Semi-combine lentil and veggie mixture; then add and mix in, till evenly combined:

- 1/4 cup WHEAT GERM
- 1/4 cup medium-ground ROLLED OATS
- 3 T. KETCHUP
- 1/2 tsp. "CAJUN SPICE" (this is a combination of spices; avail. in some stores)


- Form into a loaf in a lightly greased pan.
- Cover (but leave uncovered slightly to let off any moisture).
- Bake until thoroughly heated and slightly dry (but don't overbake, or it will be too dry).