3/4cupsfinely diced yellow onionabout 1/2 medium onion
1/2cupfinely diced celeryabout 1 large stalk, optional
1/2cupfinely diced carrotsabout 1 small carrot, optional
2eggs
4tablespoonscanned chipotle pepper puree with adobo sauceuse less to dial down the spice if desired
2/3cuptomato saucesugar-and-salt-free if possible
1 1/2-2cupscooked quinoawell-drained with a fine sieve or through cheesecloth
1/2teaspoonfresh garlicminced
1teaspoonground sage
1/2teaspooncumin
1pinchground thyme
Salt and pepperto taste
1/2cupchopped green chilesto taste
Instructions
Mix all ingredients together (by hand is best), shape into loaf or place in oiled loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour or until cooked through and browned on outside.
Notes
You can substitute or add panko bread crumbs, packaged bread, or cornbread stuffing crumbs for quinoa (or in addition to for binding), but quinoa alone is healthier and gluten-free. The eggs also act as binder.