Middle Eastern Lentil Bulgur Loaf Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. flaxseeds
• 1/2 c. uncooked bulgur
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 c. boiling water
• 1 1/4 c. lentils, rinsed
• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 med onions, minced
• 3 med carrots, grated
• 4 med garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp grnd cumin
• 1/2 tsp grnd coriander
• 1/8 tsp cayenne, up to 1/4
• 2 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves, (1 bunch) rinsed and dry
• 2 slc whole-wheat bread crusts trimmed and discarded bread torn into large pcs
• 6 ounce low-fat soft or possibly hard silken tofu, (3/4 c.)
• 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice, (from 2 lemons)
• 1 tsp freshly grnd pepper Flat-leaf parsley or possibly mint sprigs, for garnish *GARLIC MAYONNAISE
• 1 c. soy mayonnaise
• 1/2 c. minced fresh herbs such as basil or possibly tarragon or possibly chervil
• 2 sm garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp freshly grnd pepper

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