Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf

I always found turkey meatloaf to be quite disappointing. The flavor is usually lacking as well as the texture. Well, I have developed this version that has a great texture and a surprisingly good flavor (my brother couldn't even tell that it wasn't beef)! The secret is the quinoa, which adds wonderful texture and is much nuttier than breadcrumbs. I hope you enjoy this recipe!


Recipes · Main Dishes · Meatloaf Recipes · Turkey Meatloaf Recipes


Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Servings: 5
Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • ¼ cup quinoa

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 1 large clove garlic, chopped

  • 1 (20 ounce) package ground turkey

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 egg

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon water


Directions

  1. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.

  2. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute; remove from heat to cool.

  4. Stir the turkey, cooked quinoa, onions, tomato paste, hot sauce, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. The mixture will be very moist. Shape into a loaf on a foil lined baking sheet. Combine the brown sugar, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire, and 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl. Rub the paste over the top of the meatloaf.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let the meatloaf cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
259 Calories
11g Fat
15g Carbs
25g Protein


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