THAI TURKEY QUINOA MEATLOAF

THAI TURKEY QUINOA MEATLOAF image

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup quinoa
1/2 cup water
1 tsp canola or olive oil
1 small sweet onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 20 oz pkg ground turkey
1 egg
2 tbsp Worcestershire
1 tbsp red Thai paste or tomato paste
1 tbsp Sriracha chili sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
Glaze
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp Worcestershire
1 tsp water

Steps:

Bring quinoa & water to boil. Cover and let sit 15-20 mins on low until water is evaporated. Cool. Heat oil on medium and sauté onions for 5 mins. Add garlic & sauté 1 min. Add to quinoa to cool together. Preheat over to 350. Mix turkey, egg, paste, chili sauce, salt & pepper and Worcestershire. Add in cooled quinoa mix. Place foil on baking sheet and form a loaf on top of foil. Make the glaze with Worcestershire, brown sugar & water. Pour & spread on to loaf. Bake 50-60 minutes until temp is 160. Serve with salad, potatoes or other veggies. To make as meatballs, increase oven to 425, roll into balls, place on cookie sheet, brush on sauce and bake for 18-22 minutes.