Lentil Loaf

• 1 12 cups dried lentils
• 2 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 23 cup French style green bean
• 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• butter, for coating
• breadcrumbs, for coating

1. Grease a loaf pan with butter and generously coat with breadcrumbs.
2. Put the lentils, water and bay leaf into a medium saucepan, cover tightly and simmer until water is absorbed and the lentils are tender.
3. Remove from heat and discard the bay leaf.
4. Preheat oven to 375F.
5. Add the cheese, onion, green beans, breadcrumbs, lemon juice and egg to the lentils; mix well.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Spoon mixture into loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake, uncovered for 1-1 1/2 hours until firm and nicely browned on top.

lentils, water, bay leaf, cheddar cheese, onion, french style green bean, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, eggs, salt, butter, breadcrumbs

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lentil-loaf-45649 (may not work)