Better Than Meatloaf Recipe

• 2 c. dry lentils
• 1 x bay leaf
• 8 c. water
• 1 c. uncooked fine bulgur
• 1 c. soft whole-wheat bread crumbs
• 1 x egg, beaten
• 1 Tbsp. ketchup
• 1 med onion, minced
• 1 x clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp crumbled dry thyme
• 2 tsp crumbled dry oregano
• 1 tsp crumbled dry tarragon salt and pepper to taste
• 3 Tbsp. tomato paste

1. Combine the lentils and bay leaf in a large pot with 6 c. water.
2. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer till the lentils are soft and the water has been absorbed, about 45 min.
3. Combine the bulgur and 2 c. of water in a medium saucepan.
4. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer for about 15 min.
5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
6. Transfer the lentils to a large mixing bowl.
7. Add in the bulgur and remaining ingredients except the tomato paste.
8. Mix with your hands till thoroughly combined.
9. Pat the mix into a 5x9-inch loaf pan.
10. Bake till hard but not dry, about 40 min.
11. During the last 5 min of baking, brush the top with tomato paste.
12. Let cold 15 min.
13. Cut into slices and serve hot.

lentils, bay leaf, water, bulgur, bread crumbs, egg, ketchup, onion, clove garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, tomato paste

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/better-than-meatloaf-84151 (may not work)