The most interesting part of this dish?  The quinoa is raw!  The sauce is crucial because the casserole is slightly dry without it.  I don’t like gooey casseroles as much as denser, firm dishes, so I really enjoyed this.

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Ingredients (for three servings):

  • 3 cups chopped broccoli
  • 3/4 cup raw quinoa
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup hummus
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1/2 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • Dash of pepper
  • Topping: Pasta sauce

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a loaf pan.
  • In a wok, stirfry the broccoli until it begins to brown.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients + broccoli except the pasta sauce.  Mix well.
  • Pour mixture into loaf pan and cook for 40 minutes.
  • Remove and slice.
  • Top with pasta sauce and enjoy!
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