Carrot-Rice Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup almond meal
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 F. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with olive oil.
2. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the basmati rice, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and carrots. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
4. Add the cooked rice, salt, pepper, cumin, parsley, and oregano to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
5. In a large bowl, combine the vegetable broth, almond meal, flaxseed, breadcrumbs, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
6. Add the cooked rice and vegetables to the bowl and mix until everything is evenly combined.
7. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 30 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe is a great way to add more vegetables to your diet.
• This Carrot-Rice Loaf is vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian.
• The almond meal and flaxseed provide extra protein and fiber to this recipe.
• You can add other vegetables such as mushrooms, zucchini, or squash to this recipe.
• This Carrot-Rice Loaf can be served with a side of steamed broccoli or a salad for a complete meal.