My 1st Meatloaf!

7:16 PM Remy Maguire - Manifest the Best 1 Comments

Yes, it was a little dry. But, that's how meatloaf is supposed to be, right? I think I'd add a bit more of the liquids next time around. I think it turned out pretty darn yummy. I made it as a surprise supper for Andrew. He's always asking for meatloaf but thinks its too unhealthy for me to make. So! I fixed up a healthy version! It felt good eating meatloaf again:) A bit different than my Mommy's all meaty and drizzled with ketchup but just as satisfying.

TURKEY QUINOA MEATLOAF Serves 5-6

Ingredients

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
Directions

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.
Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 286 | Total Fat: 13.3g | Cholesterol: 126mg