Savoury Lentil "Meatloaf"

Ingredients

• 2 cups green lentils
• 4 cups water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 1/2 cup peeled, grated carrot
• 1/2 cup peeled, grated parsnip
• 3/4 cup quick-cooking oatmeal
• 1 cup grated cheddar
• 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp chopped thyme
• 2 tsp chopped garlic
• salt
• black pepper
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worchestershire sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp Asian chili sauce