Lentil and Bean “Meatloaf” - Chef In You

Ingredients

• 1 celery, chopped (including the greens)
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 15-oz can pinto beans
• 1 cup red lentils
• 1/4 cup TVP ( or soy chunks)
• 1 cup freshly made wholegrain and flax bread crumbs ( or use wholewheat bread crumbs or you can add ground flax seeds to the mixture)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp cumin-coriander powder
• 1 tsp chili powder (or as per taste)
• salt to taste
• 2-1/2 - 3 cups vegetable broth/water