The nuts are doing a lot of the heavy lifting here. They add richness and texture that plain lentil loafs sometimes lack.

Are you thinking walnuts?

Maybe throw in some mushrooms nom nom?

Lori's Lentil-Nut Loaf

(or patties)

Ingredients

1 cup (raw) lentils

½ cup ground nuts

1 cup soft bread crumbs (1 slice in blender)

1 small onion, minced

1 small clove garlic, crushed

3 eggs, beaten

½ tsp sage, thyme or marjoram

1 T soy sauce

¼ cup tomato juice, milk or water

2 T tomato paste (opt.)

1 T oil (opt.)

Directions

Cook lentils in lightly salted water (page 193).

Mash and combine with remaining ingredients.

Pour into a loaf pan, cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes or till firm in the centre, or drop onto an oiled griddle and fry till browned on both sides, or bake on a lightly buttered baking sheet.

Makes 4-6 servings.

Great sliced for sandwiches too!

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