2 c Dry brown lentils, rinsed
1 Bay leaf
1 c Uncooked fine bulgur wheat
1 c Soft whole-wheat bread crumbs
1 Egg substitute, beaten
1 tb Ketchup
1 md Onion, chopped
1 Clove garlic, crushed
1 ts Dried thyme
2 ts Dried oregano
1 ts Dried tarragon
x Salt and pepper to taste
3 tb Tomato paste or tomato sauce
Cook lentils and bay leaf in pot with 6 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are soft and water has been absorbed, about 45 min.
Combine bulgur and 2 cups water in a med. saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 15 min.
Preheat oven to 350F. Transfer lentils to a large mixing bowl. Add bulgur, and remaining ingredients except tomato paste or sauce. Mix well with your hands until thoroughly combined. Pat mixture into a 9" loaf pan. Bake for 40 min. until firm but not dry. During last minutes of baking, brush top with tomato paste or sauce. Let cool for 15 min. Cut into slices and serve warm.
I tried this a few nights ago and enjoyed it. I used the recipe from
Just Bean Recipes - 4,507 unique recipes in 18 categories for you to browse. I did make some adjustments from my own spice cabinet though, and just like shesus I am not one to always write down what exactly I did. I can never cook the same thing exactly the same twice.
