Thai Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Thai Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Bring quinoa & water to boil. Cover and let sit 15-20 mins on low until water is evaporated. Cool.
2
Heat oil on medium and saute onions for 5 mins. Add garlic & saute 1 min. Add to quinoa to cool together.
3
Preheat over to 350. Mix turkey, egg, paste, chili sauce, salt & pepper and Worcestershire. Add in cooled quinoa mix.
4
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.
5
To make as meatballs, increase oven to 425, roll into balls, place on cookie sheet, brush on sauce and bake for 18-22 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup quinoa, 1/2 cup water, 1 tsp canola or olive oil, 1 small sweet onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Thai Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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