Spicy Bean & Lentil Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
14 ounces kidney beans, canned
14 ounces lentils, canned
1 egg
1 carrot, coarsely grated
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, finely grated
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F Lightly grease a 9\"x5\"x3\" loaf pan.
Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion, garlic & celery and cook gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and cool slightly.
Rince and drain the beans and lentils. Place in a food processor with the onion mixture and egg and process until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and level the surface. Bake for about 1 hour, then remove from the pan and cut into slices to serve.
Can be eaten hot or cold.