Title: Lentil Loaf W/ Potato Topping And Herb Gravy
Categories: Lentil, Vegetarian
Yield: 4 Servings
1/2 c Lentils; rinsed
1 tb Garlic; minced
2 1/2 c Vegetable broth or water
3/4 ts Salt
2 ts Oil
1 sm Red onion; minced
1 Celery rib; minced
1 sm Carrot; minced
2 ts Dried basil
2 ts Dried parsley
1 c Sourdough bread crumbs
1 1/2 c Cooked long-grain rice
1 tb Dijon-style mustard
1 Egg (optional)
Mashed potato topping
Gravy
MMMMM----------------MASHED POTATOES, NONDAIRY, F---------------------
1 qt Water
4 Potatoes; cubed
1/3 c Rice milk
2 tb Butter; or to taste
1/2 ts Salt
1 ds Black pepper
MMMMM----------------HERBED GRAVY FOR LENTIL LOAF---------------------
2 tb Oil
1/3 c Whole wheat pastry flour
1 c Rice milk
1 tb Soy sauce
1 c Water
1/2 ts Salt
1 ts Dried sage
1/4 ts Dried thyme
1/4 ts Dried marjoram
1 pn Black pepper
Oil a 9x5x3" loaf pan.
Combine lentils and broth. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer
30 minutes. Add salt and continue simmering until lentils are soft
and liquid is all absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Heat the oil and saute the onion until translucent. Add celery and
carrots and saute 5 minutes, stirring often. Pour this mixture into
a mixing bowl and combine with basil parsley, bread, rice, mustard,
and eggs (optional). Mix well and pat into loaf pan. Topped with
1 recipe of mashed potatoes, see below. Bake uncovered 30 minutes.
Serve with gravy, see below.
Mashed potatoes, nondairy, for topping or eating:
Bring water to a boil. Add potatoes and simmer until soft, about
15 minutes. Drain well and put into a mixing bowl. Combine all
ingredients. Mash until mashed. Correct seasoning and use as
topping for lentil loaf or as a side dish.
Herbed gravy for lentil loaf (or mashed potatoes):
Heat oil over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly,
for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool a bit.
Meanwhile, combine all other ingredients.
Whisk this liquid mixture into the "roux." Return the pan to medium
heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook 10-15 minutes
or until the right consistency. Stir occasionally. Correct seasoning
and serve. Gravy thickens as it cools. You may mess around with this
gravy at will, adding (say) sauteed mushrooms and onions, etc.
