Quinoa loaf with spinach and parmesan

Instructions

1 Preheat oven to 180ºC. Heat stock in a pan until boiling. Add quinoa and cook for 12-15 minutes over a medium heat. Line the base of a loaf tin with greaseproof paper.

2 Cook onion with garlic in oil until softened. Add tomato paste with basil and cook for a further few minutes.

3 Place quinoa in a bowl with the remaining ingredients, except the spinach. Season. Spoon half the quinoa mixture into the loaf tin and level out with a knife. Add the spinach in a layer. Top with the remaining quinoa. Level surface with a knife.

4 Place the baking tin in a larger ovenproof dish that has boiling water added to it. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the top of the loaf is firm and lightly golden.

5 Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by mixing all ingredients in a blender. Place in a pan to heat. Season. Serve the loaf sliced, with sauce, lightly steamed vegetables and mashed potato. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.