This dish is rich in foods that benefit fertility such as carrots, brown rice, and sesame seeds! It’s also a great alternative to meat loaf and a handy way to use up leftover brown rice.
1 medium onion, chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound carrots
1/3 cup broth from carrots
1/2 cup ground cashews
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
1 tablespoon tahini
1 teaspoon Braggs or 2 teaspoons soy sauce
Sesame seeds
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onions and garlic. Meanwhile, steam and mash carrots. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Transfer to a 2 lb loaf pan. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
Dr. Jeda Boughton is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Registered Acupuncturist in Vancouver. She is also a Registered Herbologist and the founder of BodaHealth.