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
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
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Jaguar Paw
[email protected]This meatloaf is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
precious Obiadoh
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meatloaf. I will definitely be making it again.
Faad Abbasi
[email protected]I froze this meatloaf and it reheated beautifully.
Jordan Bekeer
[email protected]This meatloaf is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and then reheated it for dinner on Monday.
khalil Gibran
[email protected]I topped this meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy and it was a hit with my family.
Eskeñder Ali
[email protected]I made this meatloaf in a muffin tin and it was perfect for individual servings.
Mahad Malik
[email protected]This meatloaf is a great way to use up leftover turkey. I always have some leftover after Thanksgiving and this is a great way to use it up.
Krypa Gaming
[email protected]I added some chopped mushrooms and onions to this meatloaf and it was delicious!
Jackson Kasema
[email protected]I'm not a fan of quinoa, so I substituted rice in this recipe. It turned out great!
Oguama Chibuike
[email protected]This meatloaf was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.
Levi Aceckerman Gaming
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatloaf didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked.
thule
[email protected]This meatloaf was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Kainalu Cabreros
[email protected]I'm not a fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed this meatloaf. The quinoa and vegetables helped to balance out the flavor of the turkey.
Essay Manny
[email protected]This meatloaf was easy to make and cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of turkey and quinoa.
Radhika Thakuri
[email protected]I was skeptical about using quinoa in a meatloaf, but I was pleasantly surprised. It added a nice texture and flavor.
Ahvi - Main
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meatloaf. The turkey and quinoa make it a leaner option, and the vegetables add flavor and nutrition.
Joinab Bebi
[email protected]I made this meatloaf for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved it!
jesse morgan morgan
[email protected]This turkey and quinoa meatloaf was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, and the quinoa added a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.