Vegan Lentil Loaf and Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry lentils
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• A pinch of cayenne
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste or your favorite barbecue sauce, for the glaze
• 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 whole head garlic, roasted
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon chives or scallions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper