Vegan Italian Meatloaf

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

dry green lentils ((to make 1.5 cups cooked lentils))

1 1/4 cups

vegetable broth

1 tbsp

ground flaxseed

2 1/2 tbsp

filtered water

1 tbsp

olive oil

1/2 cup

chopped red onion

1/2 cup

chopped cremini mushrooms ((also called baby bella))

3 cloves

garlic (minced)

1/2 cup

red bell pepper (finely diced)

1 tbsp

fresh basil (chopped)

1/8 tsp

salt

1/8 tsp

black pepper

3/4 cup

Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

3/4 cup

tomato sauce ((plus some extra for the outside of the loaf))

1/4 cup

vegan mozzarella cheese ((or more because why not?))