Lentil Loaf [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 2
• Time: 30 minutes

As a bodybuilder you must have tried meatloaf recipes with different type of meat and various flavors. This time try this lentil loaf, an adapted version of meat loaf for vegetarian bodybuilder. Lentil loaf is savory, fragrant and healthy snack recipe for a bodybuilder that is easy to make and extremely experimental. Lentils are an excellent source of protein; they are inexpensive, healthy and light on digestive system. They are also rich in fiber and folic acids. Try to use your choice of herbs and lentils for this preparation to achieve the different flavors. Even a mix of lentils (red, green and black) also works for this recipe to get the complete protein and whole set of amino acids.

Nutrition

• calories: 348
• protein: 23
• carbs: 46
• fat: 8
• saturated fat: 2.63
• polyunsaturated fat: 1.9
• monounsaturated fat: 2.85
• cholesterol: 189
• sodium: 521
• potassium: 628
• dietary fiber: 11.36
• sugars: 4.66
• vitamin a: 312
• vitamin c: 3
• calcium: 218
• iron: 12
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 29.98
• other fats: 0.62

Ingredients

• 1 cup Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt
• 2 packet Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, dry
• 1 oz Cheese, low fat, cheddar or colby
• 2 large Egg, whole, raw, fresh
• 1 tbsp Spices, garlic powder
• 1 tsp, ground Spices, oregano, dried
• 1 tbsp Sauce, barbecue, OPEN PIT, original
• 1 tsp Soy sauce made from soy (tamari)
• 1 cup Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375 degree Fahrenheit, and grease a loaf pan for baking.
• Take a big bowl and add all the ingredients, mix well to combine all.
• Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan and bake for 30-40 minutes or until lightly brown from the edges.
• Let it remain in the oven for five minutes and cool completely before cutting and serving.