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Lentil Loaf with Mashed Potato Topping and Herbed Gravy

 

Recipe By : Imagine Foods

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 cup lentils -- rinsed

1 small red onion -- finely chopped

1 1/2 cups basmati rice -- cooked

1 stalk celery -- thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves -- minced

1 small carrot -- thinly sliced

2 1/2 cups water

OR vegetable broth

1 cup bread crumbs

3/4 teaspoon sea salt

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons dried basil

2 teaspoons dried parsley

2 teaspoons Canola oil

OR safflower oil

3 cups Herbed Gravy -- see recipe

2 eggs -- lightly beaten

Mashed Potatoes -- see recipe

 

*This recipe calls for 1-2 eggs but it is strictly optional.

 

In medium saucepan, combine lentils and water/vegetable broth and bring to a

full boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add 3/4 teaspoon

salt, then continue simmering for about 15 minutes or until lentils are soft and

the water has been absorbed.

 

In a small saucepan, sauté onions in oil until translucent. Add celery and

carrots, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Pour vegetables into a mixing bowl and

combine bread crumbs, rice, lentils, seasonings and eggs (if using); mix well.

Place mixture in a lightly oiled 9 " x 5 " x 3 " loaf pan. Spread a thick layer of

Mashed Potatoes on top. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in a 375°F oven. Cut

into thick slices and serve with generous amount of Herbed Gravy.

 

*The website did not specify what degree the oven should be at, and since I have

not tried it yet I ASSUMED that the above degree would work.

 

 

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NOTES : This recipe is brought to you via the courtesy of the Imagine Foods (the

makers of the Rice Dream product line) website.

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Herbed Gravy

 

Recipe By : Imagine Foods

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Sauces

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour

2 tablespoons safflower oil

OR Canola oil

1 cup Original Rice Dream

1 teaspoon dried sage -- crushed

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/4 teaspoon thyme

1 cup water

1/4 teaspoon marjoram

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

pinch black pepper

 

In a 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add flour and stir often for

2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for several minutes. In a

separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Whisk together with the

flour/oil, half at a time to avoid lumping. Bring to a boil over medium heat,

stirring often. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring

occasionally. If gravy seems too thick, simply whisk in additional water, 1

tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Adjust salt and

pepper to taste. Gravy will thicken as it cools. Stores well in the

refrigerator for several days. To serve at a later time, reheat slowly over a

medium flame, making sure to stir well. Add a tablespoon or two of water if

necessary.

 

Yield: 1-1/2 to 2 cups.

 

 

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NOTES : Variations: For a delicious Mushroom Gravy; add sautéed mushrooms and

onions when gravy is simmering. Eliminate herbs and adjust other seasonings to

taste.

 

This recipe is brought to you via the courtesy of the Imagine Foods (the makers

of the Rice Dream product line) website.

 

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Mashed Potatoes

 

Recipe By : Imagine Foods

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Potatoes

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 medium baking potatoes -- cubed

4 tablespoons butter

OR margarine

1/3 cup Original Rice Dream

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

sprinkle black pepper

1 quart water

 

*This recipe calls for 2 to 5 tablespoons butter; adjust seasonings to taste.

 

Bring water to boil and add potatoes. Reduce heat and cook until potatoes are

soft and easily pierced with a fork (about 15 minutes). Drain well and place in

medium mixing bowl. Add butter/margarine, salt, pepper and Rice Dream. Using

an electric or hand mixer, mash potatoes until thick, smooth and creamy. Adjust

seasonings to taste. Serve topped with Herbed Gravy.

 

 

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NOTES : This recipe is brought to you via the courtesy of the Imagine Foods (the

makers of the Rice Dream product line) website.