Best 7 Turkey And Quinoa Meatloaf Healthy Recipes

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In pursuit of a healthier meatloaf option, turkey and quinoa come together as the stars of this nutritious dish. Packed with protein and fiber, turkey and quinoa make a dynamic duo that not only satisfies your taste buds but also provides a wealth of health benefits. If you're looking to create a wholesome and delectable meatloaf that caters to your health-conscious side, this recipe is your culinary compass.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PERFECT HEALTHY MEATLOAF



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A family favorite, this is the result of much tweaking and an effort to make healthy synonymous with delicious!

Provided by LaurenGurnett

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 onion, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound ground turkey
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups cooked quinoa, or more to taste
½ cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ cup bread crumbs, or as needed
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in hot oil until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic to vegetable mixture; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Season with salt and black pepper; remove from heat to cool.
  • Mix turkey, beef, quinoa, milk, eggs, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, sweet chili sauce, and ground ginger together in a bowl until well-combined. Add sauteed vegetable mixture; stir until completely incorporated. Gradually add bread crumbs to meat mixture until mixture is moist and holds together. Form into 6 mini loves and place loaves on prepared baking sheet.
  • Whisk brown sugar, ketchup, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl until sugar is dissolved and glaze is smooth.
  • Bake meat loaves in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Spread glaze over each loaf and continue baking until no loaves are longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 172.1 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 440.2 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

DAIRY-FREE TURKEY-QUINOA MEATLOAF CASSEROLE



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This recipe is delicious! Using all organic and clean ingredients, this is a great healthy substitute for a classic dish. Dairy and nut free. Very moist so it's great for leftovers as well. This will quickly become a healthy family favorite!

Provided by Eric Haskin

Time 9h15m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup chicken broth
1 cup quinoa
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped, or more to taste
4 cloves garlic, chopped, or to taste
6 pounds ground turkey
1 cup water
2 large eggs
¼ cup liquid aminos (such as Bragg®)
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce, or more to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
¼ tablespoon Mediterranean sea salt
¼ tablespoon ground black pepper
½ cup ketchup, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Let quinoa chill, 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch glass casserole pan with coconut oil.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix onion and garlic in a large bowl with turkey, cooked quinoa, aminos, syrup, Sriracha, tomato paste, mustard, salt, and pepper and stir until it turns into a runny paste. Pour mixture evenly in the prepared pan and top with ketchup.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Turn the oven off and let rest, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove, cut, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 170.8 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 42.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 711.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

TURKEY AND QUINOA MEATLOAF



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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

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

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     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:

  • Use a variety of quinoa. You can use white, red, or black quinoa in this recipe. Each type of quinoa has a slightly different flavor and texture. Experiment to find your favorite.
  • Don't overcook the quinoa. Quinoa should be cooked until it is tender, but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked quinoa will be mushy.
  • Use a good quality ground turkey. Look for ground turkey that is fresh and has a low fat content. Avoid ground turkey that is frozen or has a high fat content.
  • Add vegetables to the meatloaf. Vegetables add flavor and nutrition to the meatloaf. You can add any type of vegetables that you like, such as carrots, celery, onions, or mushrooms.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce adds moisture and flavor to the meatloaf. You can use any type of sauce that you like, such as tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, or teriyaki sauce.
  • Cook the meatloaf until it is cooked through. The meatloaf is cooked through when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Turkey and quinoa meatloaf is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. With a variety of tips and tricks, you can create a delicious and satisfying meatloaf that the whole family will enjoy.

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