Iraqi Lentil-Bulgur Loaf Recipe with Flax Seeds and Silken Tofu

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp flax seeds
• 0.5 cup uncooked bulgur
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1.25 cup lentils , rinsed
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 2 medium onions , chopped
• 3 medium carrots , grated
• 4 medium garlic cloves , minced
• 1.5 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp ground coriander
• 0.13 tsp cayenne , up to 0.25
• 2 cups flat-leaf parsley leaves, (1 bunch) rinsed and dried
• 2 slices whole- wheat bread crusts trimmed and discarded bread torn into large pieces
• 6 oz (170 g) low- fat soft or firm silken tofu , (0.75 cup)
• 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice , (from 2 lemons )
• 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
• flat-leaf parsley or mint sprigs, for garnish