Baked Quinoa and Veggies

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• bay leaf
• pinch of cinnamon
• 1 cup celery, chopped small
• 2 medium carrots, chopped small
• 2 small zucchini, chopped
• Optional: ½ cup peas and ½ cup small diced yellow onion
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• pinch cayenne
• 1/2 tsp minced ginger
• 1/2 tsp+ ground cumin (the cumin makes it!)
• 1 3/4 cup vegetable stock
• 1/4 cup minced parsley or cilantro (aka, fresh coriander)

1. Put quinoa, broth, veggies, and spices (except parsley/cilantro) into casserole dish with lid.
2. Cook at 180 degrees C for 20-30 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
3. Remove the bay leaf.
4. Stir in the minced fresh parsley or cilantro.