Gluten-Free Vegan Baked Risotto

Who said an amazing Italian dish had to be full of Carbs and Cheese. Your world is about to get rocked by this flavorful Italian wonder. 

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. Olive Oil

1 Diced Red Pepper

1 Peeled and Cubed Spaghetti Squash

1 tsp. Onion Powder

1 tsp. Sea Salt

1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic

1 Handful of Fresh Parsley

1 1/2 Cups Quinoa

2 Cups of Water

2 Cups of Gluten-Free Chicken Stock

2 Cups Spinach

1/4 Cup Coconut Yogurt

1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes 

1/4 Cup Kirkland Marinara Sauce *Costco brand is the most allergy-friendly*

Directions

1. Preheat Oven to 425 F

2. In a Medium saucepan on medium heat, add the first 7 ingredients, plus 1 Cup of Spinach and stir well. Saute for approximately 4 minuets

3. Add Quinoa to saucepan and mix well. Let cook for another 4 minuets

4. Pour 2 Cups of Chicken Stock, plus 2 cups of water to saucepan. Mix well and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn heat to Medium Low and let simmer for 20 minuets, or until liquid is absorbed

5. Grease a Large Baking Dish with Coconut oil. Pour Cherry Tomatoes into dish and spread evenly to cover the pan.

6. Use a Chopper, or a can of beans if you don't own a chopper. Smash all tomatoes until they are popped open.

7. Mix Coconut Yogurt into Tomato

8. Once Quinoa and Veggies are fully cooked, pour entire saucepan into Baking Dish

9. Use a Potato Masher and Press firmly over the entire Pan

10. Bake at 425 F for 20 Minuets

11. Once Baked, Pour Marinara Sauce over the Pan evenly.

12. Next spread 1 Cup of Spinach on top layer of Pan

13. Bake at 425 F for another 15 minuets

Your are Done!!!!

Let this masterpiece cool down and cut into even squares. Serve warm and ENJOY!