Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf

Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf

Meat and Poultry Turkey Ground

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!

Servings per recipe: 5
Calories per serving: 259
Preparation time: 30m
Total cooking time: 1h 20m

Ingredients:


  • 1/4 cup quinoa
  • 1/2 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 1/2 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.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 11g 17%
    Saturated Fat 3.0g  
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 968mg 39%
Potassium 429mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 15.2g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Protein 25.3g 51%
Sugars 7g  
Vitamin A 113IU  
Vitamin C 5mg  
Calcium 53mg  
Iron 3mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 9mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 44mg  
Folate 30mcg