Best 5 Thai Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf Recipes

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If you're looking for a healthy and flavorful twist on the classic meatloaf, look no further than Thai turkey quinoa meatloaf. This unique dish combines the bold flavors of Thai cuisine with the lean protein of turkey and the nutty taste of quinoa. The result is a moist and satisfying loaf that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply looking for a delicious and nutritious meal, this recipe is sure to please.

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TURKEY & QUINOA MEATLOAF



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This turkey meatloaf has great texture and a surprisingly good flavor. The secret is the quinoa! A wonderful recipe for anyone wanting to eat gluten-free.

Provided by gflivingla

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup quinoa
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon grapeseed oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup zucchini, shredded
1/2 cup yellow pepper, diced
1 lb ground turkey
2 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Bring the quinoa and 1/2 cup of 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.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the 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.
  • Mix the turkey, cooked quinoa, onions, garlic, zucchini, yellow peppers, tomato paste, 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 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 or place into a loaf pan. Combine the 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 cup of ketchup in a small bowl. Rub the ketchup mixture over the top of the meatloaf.
  • 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. Bon Appétit!

TURKEY AND QUINOA MEATLOAF



Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf image

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!

Provided by Andrew Benoit

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 259.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 120.8 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 967.6 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

THAI TURKEY QUINOA MEATLOAF



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Categories     turkey     Bake     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup quinoa
1/2 cup water
1 tsp canola or olive oil
1 small sweet onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 20 oz pkg ground turkey
1 egg
2 tbsp Worcestershire
1 tbsp red Thai paste or tomato paste
1 tbsp Sriracha chili sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
Glaze
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp Worcestershire
1 tsp water

Steps:

  • Bring quinoa & water to boil. Cover and let sit 15-20 mins on low until water is evaporated. Cool. Heat oil on medium and sauté onions for 5 mins. Add garlic & sauté 1 min. Add to quinoa to cool together. Preheat over to 350. Mix turkey, egg, paste, chili sauce, salt & pepper and Worcestershire. Add in cooled quinoa mix. Place foil on baking sheet and form a loaf on top of foil. Make the glaze with Worcestershire, brown sugar & water. Pour & spread on to loaf. Bake 50-60 minutes until temp is 160. Serve with salad, potatoes or other veggies. To make as meatballs, increase oven to 425, roll into balls, place on cookie sheet, brush on sauce and bake for 18-22 minutes.

TURKEY AND QUINOA MEATLOAF



Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf image

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!

Provided by Andrew Benoit

Categories     Turkey Meatloaf

Time 1h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 259.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 120.8 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 967.6 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

GLUTEN-FREE TURKEY QUINOA MEATLOAF



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Try this quick, easy and delicious recipe as your first step in make-ahead meal prep, as well as to make the most of fall's harvest vegetables.

Provided by Mary Jenny

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons becel buttery taste margarine
10 ounces cremini mushrooms or 10 ounces white mushrooms, finely chopped
1 medium zucchini, finely chopped
1/2 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup quinoa, cooked according to package directions (about 1 cup cooked)
4 slices gluten-free sandwich bread, processed into crumbs
1 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce, divided
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (176°C).
  • Melt margarine in large nonstick skillet and cook mushrooms, zucchini and onion, stirring occasionally until vegetables are starting to brown and tender, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
  • Combine mushroom mixture with ground turkey, cooked quinoa, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup (125 mL) tomato sauce, egg and pepper.
  • Form mixture into loaf and arrange in shallow roasting pan. Bake 40 minutes.
  • Blend remaining tomato sauce, brown sugar and salt in small bowl.
  • Brush top of loaf with tomato mixture and return to oven until meatloaf is thoroughly cooked, about 8 minutes.
  • Recipe tip: Cut the meatloaf into single-portion servings and store in plastic bags or containers to pack for lunch or prepare in a hurry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 237.1, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 16.1

Tips:

  • For a flavorful meatloaf, use a variety of ground meat. The recipe suggests turkey and pork, but you could use beef, chicken, or a combination of all three.
  • Add some chopped vegetables to the meat mixture for added nutrition and flavor. Some good options include onion, celery, carrots, and zucchini.
  • Be sure to season the meat mixture well with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meatloaf.
  • To keep the meatloaf moist, use a mixture of bread crumbs and eggs as a binder. You can also add some milk or broth to the mixture.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a loaf pan at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about an hour, or until it is cooked through. You can test this by inserting a meat thermometer into the center of the meatloaf. It should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to keep it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Thai Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a classic comfort food. It is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it is easy to make. Serve this meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

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