Savory White Bean Loaf

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil1 medium leek, trimmed and sliced1 tsp piece fresh root ginger1/2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp ground coriander1 onion, peeled and quartered3 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated1 garlic clove, peeled3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley50g/1/3 cup sunflower seeds35g/1/4 cup oatbran1 tbsp organic wheat-free vegetable bouillon powder2 (400g) cans white beans
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas Mark 5. Lightly oil a non stick 1.25litre/5 cup (900g) loaf tin and line the base with baking parchment. Put the oil and leek in a saucepan and cook over a low heat for about 5 minutes until softened but not browned – do not overheat. Stir in the ginger, cumin and coriander and cook for 1 minute more. Leave to cool for 10 minutes.
2. Place the onion, carrots, garlic, parsley, sunflower seeds, oatbran and bouillon powder in a food processor. Drain one can of haricot beans and rinse in a sieve under cold running water. Add to the ingredients in the food processor and blend for about 20 seconds until well mixed and almost smooth.
3. Transfer to a large bowl. Drain the remaining can of haricot beans and rinse in a sieve under cold running water. Drain well. Fold into the vegetable and bean paste. Spoon into the prepared tin and bake for 45-50 minutes until lightly browned and set.
4. Remove from the oven and turn onto a serving plate. Lift off the tin and discard the paper. Serve hot or cold in slices with a lightly dressed salad or a warm tomato and basil sauce if liked.

Serving Size: 6

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NIKESHA22.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 263.4
  • Total Fat: 7.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 410.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 39.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.0 g
  • Protein: 12.6 g

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