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title: "Organic Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf"
description: "Organic Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf   I always found turkey meatloaf to be disappointing. The flavor is usually lacking and the texture is usually soft and sloppy. I have developed this version by..."
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date: 2014-07-07
modified: 2014-07-07
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# Organic Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf

## Organic Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf

 

I always found turkey meatloaf to be disappointing. The flavor is usually lacking and the texture is usually soft and sloppy. I have developed this version by studying many recipes across the web and this has a great texture and a surprisingly good flavor. The secret is the quinoa, which adds some great texture and is much nuttier than breadcrumbs.

### Ingredients:

- 1 (20 ounce) package ground organic turkey

- 1/4 cup of cooked organic quinoa

- 1 tbsp organic coconut oil

- 1 organic onion chopped

- 1 organic egg

- 1 1/2 tsp Himalayan Sea Salt

- 1 tsp organic black pepper

- 2 tbsp organic brown sugar

- 1 tsp organic honey

- 1 large clove of organic garlic chopped

- 1 tsp alkaline water

- 1 tbsp organic hot sauce

- 1/2 cup alkaline water

 

### Directions:

1. 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.

 

2. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

 

3. Heat the coconut 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.

 

[![Garlic and Onions](https://liveorganic.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/garlicandonions.jpg)](https://liveorganic.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/garlicandonions.jpg)

 

4. Stir the turkey, cooked quinoa, onions, hot sauce, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. The mixture will be very moist.

 

[![Mix it up!](https://liveorganic.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mixitup.jpg)](https://liveorganic.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/mixitup.jpg)

 

5. Shape into a loaf on a foil lined baking sheet.

 

[![Place it on the foil](https://liveorganic.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/turkeyonsheet.jpg)](https://liveorganic.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/turkeyonsheet.jpg)

 

6. Combine the brown sugar, honey, and 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl.

 

[![Brown Sugar and Honey](https://liveorganic.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/brownsugarnhoney.jpg)](https://liveorganic.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/brownsugarnhoney.jpg)

 

7. Rub the paste over the top of the meatloaf.

 

[![Basted](https://liveorganic.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/basted.jpg)](https://liveorganic.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/basted.jpg)

 

8. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about an hour (60 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.

## Enjoy!!!!

 

## Joe