Best Turkey Quinoa And Zucchini Mini Meatloaves Recipes

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TURKEY AND QUINOA MEATLOAF



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I always found turkey meatloaf to be quite disappointing. The flavor is usually lacking as well as the texture. Well, I have developed this version that has a great texture and a surprisingly good flavor (my brother couldn't even tell that it wasn't beef)! The secret is the quinoa, which adds wonderful texture and is much nuttier than breadcrumbs. I hope you enjoy this recipe!

Provided by Andrew Benoit

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup quinoa
½ 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 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 120.8 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 967.6 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

WEIGHT WATCHERS TURKEY MEATLOAF WITH QUINOA & ZUCCHINI RECIPE



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Weight Watchers turkey meatloaf with quinoa and zucchini, a winning healthy recipe enjoyed by young and old alike with just 2 Freestyle SmartPoints!

Provided by Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed well
1 medium zucchini, shredded and squeezed to remove some of the moisture (about 1 cup)
2 large egg whites
1 small red onion, finely chopped (I used 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 cup chili sauce or ketchup, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound ground skinless turkey breast

Steps:

  • Cook the quinoa according to the package directions. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, line the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan with foil. Preheat the oven to 375F degrees.
  • Place the zucchini in a large bowl. Add the egg whites, onion, parsley, Italian seasoning, 1/4 cup chili sauce, salt and pepper. Add the turkey and quinoa and mix well to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking pan. Shape it into a 5 x 11-inch rectangle loaf. Brush the remaining 1/4 cup chili sauce evenly over the loaf.
  • Bake until an instant read thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf reads 165F degrees, about 50 to 55 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest at least 5 minutes so it's easier to cut. Cut into 6 even pieces.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6th recipe, Calories 185 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2 g

ITALIAN-FLAVORED TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Moist, turkey meatloaf that adds a twist with Italian ingredients at the finish.

Provided by SMGERMANO

Categories     Turkey Meatloaf

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 pound lean ground turkey
½ cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix together turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Form mixture into a loaf and place in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Pour tomato sauce over the meatloaf and bake for 5 more minutes.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over top and bake until cheese is melted and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf reads at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 148.3 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1331.6 mg

TURKEY VEGGIE MEATLOAF CUPS



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This super-delicious and incredibly easy recipe has become one of my absolute favorites. I pass it on to everyone I know, and they all rave about it too!

Provided by Amy Holmberg

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups coarsely chopped zucchini
1 ½ cups coarsely chopped onions
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 pound extra lean ground turkey
½ cup uncooked couscous
1 egg
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ cup barbecue sauce, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 20 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Place zucchini, onions, and red bell pepper into a food processor, and pulse several times until finely chopped but not liquefied. Place the vegetables into a bowl, and mix in ground turkey, couscous, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard until thoroughly combined. Fill each prepared muffin cup about 3/4 full. Top each cup with about 1 teaspoon of barbecue sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, about 25 minutes. Internal temperature of a muffin measured by an instant-read meat thermometer should be at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 46.7 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 244.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

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