Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups water
• 0.25 cups quinoa
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 small onion , chopped
• 1 large clove garlic , chopped
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1 package ground turkey , 20 ounce
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 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.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.

3. 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.

4. 4

   Mix brown sugar, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon water together in a small bowl until a paste forms.

5. 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.

6. 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.