Mixed Grain Loaf With Spinach (Ornish)

From Everyday Cooking with Dr. Dean Ornish. We like a flavorfull loaf and add extra onions, garlic and Spike seasoning and cayenne pepper. The recipe suggests serving it with herbed yogurt but we like it with ketchup.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup bulgur
• 1  cup quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant)
• 2  cups vegetable broth
• 2  cups  day old  whole grain bread, diced
• 1  cup  diced onion
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 1⁄2 cup  liquid egg substitute
• 1⁄2 cup  minced parsley
• 1  teaspoon  minced garlic
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  non-fat  marinara sauce

Directions

1. Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. In a bowl combine bulgur and oats. Bring vegetable broth to a boil and pour over grains. Cover and let stand 8 minutes to soften.
3. Add bread, onion, spinach, egg substitute, garlic, and seasonings.
4. Blend lightly but well.
5. Spoon into a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan, either non-stick or sprayed with oil.
6. Spread marinara sauce over the top.
7. Bake until firm and hot throughout, about 35 minutes.
8. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.