Lentil loaf
Serves 6 - 8
- 8 ounce cooked red split lentils
- 4 ounces of grated cheese
- 3 tablespoons tomato purée
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 bayleaf
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1 clove of garlic, crushed
- half teaspoon mixed herbs
- pepper
Method
- Place the bay leaf in the base of a loaf dish.
- Mix together the remaining ingredients and pour the mixture into the loaf dish.
- Cover loosely with cling film and heat on full power for 5-6 minutes.
- Reduce to defrost and heat for a further 18-20 minutes.
- Wrap the loaf in foil and leave to stand for ten minutes.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Turn out of the dish and serve with salad and wholemeal bread.
- N.B. The flavour of the loaf improves if left in the refrigerator overnight.
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