Chili-Style Lentil Squares

1. Place oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Oil a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

2. In a small bowl, roughly mash the red kidney beans with a fork.

3. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, except for the crushed tomatoes.

4. Pour the mixture into the oiled baking dish and press down firmly.

5. Spread the crushed tomatoes over the top.

6. Bake for 45 minutes, then cut into 8 pieces (2 x 4 inches).

Tip: Use the cooking time to prepare your side dishes.

Nutritional balance

This recipe provides foods from the following food groups:

• Meat and alternatives
• Vegetables
• Fruit
• Milk and alternatives

Serve with:

• A grain product (bread or a home-made cookie for dessert, for example)
• Vegetables (salad or cooked vegetables, for example) to round out the serving, and a fruit
• A glass of milk or fortified soy beverage