Meatloaf with Plant Power - Canadian Food Focus

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups split red lentils
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp salt, (divided)
• Thyme sprigs ((optional))
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 yellow onion, (grated)
• 3 cloves garlic, (grated)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 cup ketchup, BBQ sauce or HP sauce, (divided)
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs