Actually Very Tasty Vegetarian Meatloaf Recipes

REALLY GOOD VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF (REALLY!)

Steps:

• Add salt to water and boil in a saucepan.
• Add lentils and simmer covered 25-30 minutes, until lentils are soft and most of water is evaporated.
• Remove from fire.
• Drain and partially mash lentils.
• Scrape into mixing bowl and allow to cool slightly.
• Stir in onion, oats and cheese until mixed.
• Add egg, tomato sauce, garlic, basil, parsley, seasoning salt and pepper.
• Mix well.
• Spoon into loaf pan that has been generously sprayed with Pam (non-stick cooking spray) or well-greased.
• Smooth top with back of spoon.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30- 45 minutes until top of loaf is dry, firm and golden brown.
• Cool in pan on rack for about 10 minutes.
• Run a sharp knife around edges of pan then turn out loaf onto serving platter.

VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• In a bowl, mix 1/2 the barbeque sauce with the vegetarian burger crumbles, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Season with thyme, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the loaf pan.
• Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Pour remaining barbeque sauce over the loaf, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until loaf is set.

CLASSIC MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until the tomato paste turns deep red in color, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the onion mixture cool to room temperature.
• In a large bowl, stir together the panko and milk. Add the ground beef, eggs, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and the onion mixture and use your hands to combine. Do not overmix!
• Shape the beef mixture into a 10 x 5-inch loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top and sides with ketchup.
• Bake the meatloaf until the top is browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C), about 50 minutes.
• Slice and serve.
• Enjoy!

ACTUALLY VERY TASTY VEGETARIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Combine rice, broth, mushrooms, 1 tbs. oil, and 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 45 minutes or until rice is tender.
• Let rice mixture cool in a large bowl.
• Place walnuts on a baking sheet and roast at 375 F for 3-5 minutes or until they begin to brown. Watch carefully to make sure they don't burn. Remove from oven and finely chop.
• Pour remaining 2 tbs. oil into a large nonstick skillet and warm over medium heat. Add onions and celery, saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoons salt and garlic, cook another minute.
• Remove from heat, stir in bread crumbs, parsley, and thyme. Add this bread crumb mixture to the cooled rice. Stir in eggs and pat into an 8x8 inch loaf pan coated with a small amount of olive oil.
• Bake at 375 F for 45 minutes or until loaf is firm. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.