Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf

Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf

Recipe Courtesy of The Modern Proper

Tender and bursting with flavor, this turkey quinoa meatloaf makes for a satisfying dinner that is sure to please even the pickiest palates.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2/3 cup water or chicken stock
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lbs ground turkey
• 2 tbs ptomato paste
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• `1 tsp onion powder
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2eggs
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Method

1. Bring the quinoa and water or chicken stock 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. Heat an oven to 350° F.
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, carrot and bell pepper, sauté 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. In a large bowl, stir the turkey, cooked quinoa, cooked veggies, tomato paste, cayenne, onion and garlic powder, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire, eggs, salt, and pepper until well combined. The mixture will be very moist. Shape into a loaf on a parchment or foil lined rimmed baking sheet.
5. Combine the brown sugar and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire in a small bowl. Rub the paste over the top of the meatloaf.

Recipe

Image Courtesy of The Modern Proper