Description
This Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf is a delightful blend of juicy turkey and nutritious quinoa. It’s a quick, tasty dish perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅓ cup quinoa, rinsed and cooked
- ⅔ cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Cook quinoa in chicken stock until tender and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and sauté onion, carrot, and bell pepper in olive oil until soft.
- In a bowl, combine ground turkey, cooled quinoa, sautéed veggies, and other ingredients; mix well.
- Shape into a loaf on a lined baking sheet and prepare the glaze with brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce.
- Spread the glaze over the meatloaf and bake for 50 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let it rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
Allowing the meatloaf to rest helps retain moisture and enhances flavor.
For a dairy-free version, ensure all additional ingredients are compliant.
Customize spices to suit your taste or enhance flavor with herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg