Baked Quinoa, Sunflower Seed and Vegetable Loaf

Ingredients

3 cups cooked quinoa

1 cup flour (whole-wheat, barley, etc.)

½ cup warm water

1 Tbsp lecithin granules

1 onion, chopped

1 cup broccoli, cut

1 Tbsp miso

1 tsp basil and 1 tsp thyme

2 cups carrots, sliced

2 Tbsp sunflower seeds, dry roasted

Parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Lightly oil a loaf pan. Combine the quinoa and flour in a bowl. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, dissolve the miso and lecithin in warm water.

3. Add the herbs to the quinoa-flour mixture until well combined.

4. Steam the onions, broccoli, and carrots for 7 minutes. Gently add the vegetables to the quinoa dough..

5. Place the loaf into the baking pan.

6. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds.

7. Bake the loaf at 350 F for 30-40 minutes. Serve garnished with parsley.

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