Vegetarian Meatloaf

• 1 c. lentils - raw, brown
• 1/4 c. wheat germ
• 1 c. breadcrumbs - whole wheat
• 1/2 c. brown rice
• 1 onion - minced
• 3 eggs
• 1 clove garlic - crushed
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• 4 tbsp. tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp. olive oil

Cover lentils with water and cook on a low boil for 1-1/2 hours or until tender. Mash lentils coarsely and combine with remaining ingredients. Pour into well greased loaf pan and bake, covered, at 350 F for 45 minutes. Remove cover and continue to cook for 15 minutes or until loaf is firm to the touch. Serve with your favorite sauce.

• Yields: 6 servings
• Preparation Time: approximately 3 hours