turkey and quinoa meatloaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1/4 cup quinoa
• 1/2 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 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• 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.