Lentil Loaf

PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease 7x10 baking dish.

INGREDIENTS

• 1C dried lentils
• 2T oil
• 1 small onion, chopped finely
• 1 carrot, chopped finely
• 1 stalk celery, chopped finely
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped finely
• 3 gloves garlic, crushed
• 1t dried thyme
• 1/2t cumin
• 1/2t chili powder
• 1/2t garlic powder
• 1/2t onion powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3/4C rolled oats
• 3T ground flax seed
• 1/3C water
• 1/2C barbeque glaze (Glaze #1 or Glaze #2)

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook lentils following directions on package.  Lentils should be tender.  Drain lentils.
2. In a medium pan, saute onion, carrot, celery, bell pepper, and garlic cloves in oil until tender.
3. Add herbs and spices to vegetable mixture.
4. In a blender, puree 3/4C of cooked lentils.
5. Combine all ingredients except glaze in a large mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
6. Press mixture into the prepared pan.  
7. Top with glaze and bake for 45 minutes.