Flourless Flaxseed and Psyllium Bread with Avocado Salsa

Ingredients

For the Bread:

• 250g (9 oz) flaxseeds
• 40g (1.4 oz) psyllium husk powder
• 100g (3.5 oz) cashews
• 10g (2 tsp) baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp ground coriander
• 350ml (1½ cups) water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing

For the Avocado Salsa:

• 2 ripe avocados
• ½ red onion, finely diced
• ½ bell pepper, finely diced
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

1. Grind flaxseeds in a coffee grinder until fine
2. Toast cashews lightly in a dry pan until fragrant
3. Coarsely chop toasted cashews

Step 2: Make the Bread Dough

1. Mix ground flaxseeds, psyllium husk, and baking powder
2. Add salt and ground coriander
3. Stir in chopped cashews
4. Gradually add water while mixing
5. Add vegetable oil and mix until well combined
6. Let rest for 10 minutes to allow psyllium to absorb liquid

Step 3: Baking

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
2. Grease a loaf pan with vegetable oil
3. Transfer dough to pan and smooth top
4. Sprinkle with extra cashews if desired
5. Bake for 35-45 minutes until firm and golden
6. Let cool completely before slicing

Step 4: Prepare Avocado Salsa

1. Mash avocados in a bowl
2. Add diced red onion and bell pepper
3. Season with salt and pepper
4. Drizzle with olive oil
5. Mix gently to combine

Timing

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Rest Time: 10 minutes
• Bake Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Nutritional Information

Per slice (12 slices per loaf):

• Calories: 245
• Protein: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 4g (net)
• Fiber: 12g
• Fat: 21g
• Omega-3 fatty acids: 3.5g

Tips and Tricks

1. Grind flaxseeds just before use for maximum freshness
2. Store flaxseed meal in the refrigerator to prevent rancidity
3. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling
4. Use a sharp serrated knife for clean slices

Variations and Substitutions

• Replace cashews with any other nuts (almonds, sunflower seeds)
• Add dried herbs like rosemary or thyme
• Include seeds like sesame or pumpkin for extra crunch
• Use different spices like cumin or caraway

Flourless Flaxseed and Psyllium Bread with Avocado Salsa