I always found turkey meatloaf recipes to be quite disappointing as the flavor is usually lacking as well as the texture. So I developed this recipe 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.
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup quinoa
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 large clove garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (20 ounce) package ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Directions
Step 1
Bring 1/2 cup water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
Step 4
Mix brown sugar, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon water together in a small bowl until a paste forms.
Step 5
Mix turkey, cooked quinoa, onion mixture, egg, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, hot sauce, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined; the mixture will be very moist. Shape into a loaf and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread brown sugar paste over the top.
Step 6
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 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
Calories 259 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat3g | 14% |
Cholesterol121mg | 40% |
Sodium968mg | 42% |
Total Carbohydrate15g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars7g | |
Protein25g | |
Vitamin C5mg | 27% |
Calcium53mg | 4% |
Iron3mg | 17% |
Potassium430mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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