2 tbsp olive oil
2 large onions finely chopped
1 cup dried lentils cooked &
1 drained
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp herbes de provence
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 pepper
1/3 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs
1 can (8-oz) pineapple chunks
1 or rings
Directions
1. Preheat the oven To 350 F.
2. Heat the Oil in a Large Sauce Pan and Saute the Onion for 10 Min.
until Soft and Lightly Browned, Stirring Occasionally.
3. add the Garlic, Lentils, Parsley, Mixed With Herbs and Soy
Sauce. Mash By Hand or Puree Roughly in a Processor until the Mixture
Holds Together. Season With Pepper.
4. Transfer To a Shallow Baking Dish. Sprinkle With the Crumbs.
5. bake for 20 Min. Then Remove from the oven. Carefully Place the
Pineapple, Either Rings or Chunks, on Top and bake for a Further
10-15 Min. until the Pineapple Is Hot.
Servings: 4 servings
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