GLUTEN-FREE TURKEY QUINOA MEATLOAF

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Try this quick, easy and delicious recipe as your first step in make-ahead meal prep, as well as to make the most of fall's harvest vegetables.

Provided by Mary Jenny

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons becel buttery taste margarine
10 ounces cremini mushrooms or 10 ounces white mushrooms, finely chopped
1 medium zucchini, finely chopped
1/2 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 cup quinoa, cooked according to package directions (about 1 cup cooked)
4 slices gluten-free sandwich bread, processed into crumbs
1 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce, divided
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (176°C).
  • Melt margarine in large nonstick skillet and cook mushrooms, zucchini and onion, stirring occasionally until vegetables are starting to brown and tender, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
  • Combine mushroom mixture with ground turkey, cooked quinoa, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup (125 mL) tomato sauce, egg and pepper.
  • Form mixture into loaf and arrange in shallow roasting pan. Bake 40 minutes.
  • Blend remaining tomato sauce, brown sugar and salt in small bowl.
  • Brush top of loaf with tomato mixture and return to oven until meatloaf is thoroughly cooked, about 8 minutes.
  • Recipe tip: Cut the meatloaf into single-portion servings and store in plastic bags or containers to pack for lunch or prepare in a hurry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 237.1, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.5, Protein 16.1

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