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This time of year, pumpkin makes everything that much more magical! This squash has a lot to offer with lots of fiber, beta-carotene, and delicious flavor. If you don’t have pumpkin on hand, it’s fine to use sweet potato or substitute another kind of squash. Here’s all you need to make it:
Quinoa Lentil Pumpkin No-Meat Loaf
3 ribs of celery, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
Red, yellow, or green pepper (approx. 2 cups)
2 c. cooked pumpkin (or one 15 oz can of pumpkin)
3 c. cooked quinoa
2 c. cooked lentils
12 oz. tomato paste (two 6oz cans)
4 cloves garlic
1 T. onion powder or granulated onion
2 T. poultry seasoning
3 c. uncooked rolled oats
In a large, nonstick pan, water sauté together the chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper. Turn off heat and add the cooked quinoa, lentils, and pumpkin. Mix well. Then, add in the tomato paste, garlic, and poultry seasoning. Add in the 3 cups of rolled oats, a little at a time until the consistency is about the same as ground beef. Line two loaf pans with parchment to prevent sticking if desired. Bake at 350° for about 50 minutes to an hour. Top with ketchup, gravy, or barbecue sauce if desired.
