VEGGIE MEATLOAF WITH CHECCA SAUCE

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Categories     Bean     Bake

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 25

Checca Sauce
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups or 12 ounces)
3 scallions (white and pale green parts only)coarsely chopped
3 gloves garlic, chopped
8 fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Lentil Loaf
3/4 cup lentils (about 5 ounces)
3 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked short grain brown rice, rinsed well
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 celery rib, sliced
1/2 cup frozen corn
2 tablespoons butter, divided
10 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves (about 4 cups)
1 1/2 cups cubed whole milk mozzarella cheese, divided (about 8 ounces total)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus 2 tablespoons
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tomato, sliced

Steps:

  • For the Checca Sauce: Combine the cherry tomatoes, scallions, garlic, basil and oil in a processor. Pulse the tomatoes until they are coarsely chopped, being careful not to puree. Set aside. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Lentil Loaf: Place the lentils in a large saucepan of cold water. Bring the water just to a boil over high heat. Carefully drain the boiling water and rinse the lentils. Meanwhile, in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat, bring the broth to a boil. Add the rice and return the liquid to a boil. Decrease the heat to low, cover the rice, and gently simmer without stirring for 10 minutes. Stir in the lentils, onions, carrot and celery. Cover and continue cooking without stirring until the rice and lentils are tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes longer. Turn off the heat. Sprinkle the corn over the rice and lentils and let stand, covered for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork. Cover and let stand for 5 more minutes. Spread 1 tablespoon of the butter over a 10 by 4 1/2 by 3 inch loaf pan. In a heavy, large skillet, cook the spinach over medium heat until the spinach wilts, about 3 minutes. Drain and squeeze the excess liquid from the spinach. Transfer the spinach to a work surface and coarsely chop. In a large bowl, gently mix the lentil mixture, spinach 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, eggs, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, pepper and half of the checca sauce. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan. Arrange the sliced tomatoes in a row over the lentil mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Dot the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.

Monicah peace
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I'm always looking for new and delicious vegetarian recipes, and this veggie meatloaf definitely fits the bill! It was so flavorful and moist, and the checca sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


fire ball GAMING
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This is my go-to recipe for veggie meatloaf. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love the way the checca sauce complements the meatloaf.


Ale Pinedacruz
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I've made this veggie meatloaf several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. The checca sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Saif Baloch
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This veggie meatloaf was a disaster! It was dry, bland, and fell apart when I tried to cut it. The checca sauce was also very watery. I do not recommend this recipe.


Kam Bright
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I thought this veggie meatloaf was just okay. It was a bit dry and the flavors were not very well-balanced. The checca sauce was also a bit bland. I probably won't be making this again.


Samreen Afridy
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This veggie meatloaf was easy to make and very tasty. The checca sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. Overall, I would recommend this recipe.


Alex123 ParkourMaster
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this veggie meatloaf. It was a nice change of pace from traditional meatloaf. The checca sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Kalunga Kenny
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I made this veggie meatloaf for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The checca sauce was especially popular.


Senoga Bashir
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This veggie meatloaf is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables! My kids loved it and they didn't even realize they were eating healthy. The checca sauce was also a big hit.


Sujeewa Manel
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I was skeptical about trying this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The veggie meatloaf was surprisingly delicious. It had a great texture and the flavors were well-balanced. The checca sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Awais Ijaz
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I've never been a fan of meatloaf until I tried this recipe. The veggie meatloaf was moist and flavorful, and the checca sauce was tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again!


Lydia Atuhaire
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This veggie meatloaf was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and had a delicious flavor. The checca sauce was the perfect complement.


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