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Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf

INGREDIENTS

1/4cup quinoa
1/2cup water
1teaspoon olive oil
1small onion, chopped
1large clove garlic, chopped
1(20 ounce) package ground turkey
1tablespoon tomato paste
1tablespoon hot pepper sauce
2tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1egg
1 1/2teaspoons salt
1teaspoon ground black pepper
2tablespoons brown sugar
2teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1teaspoon water

INSTRUCTIONS

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 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.
4.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.
5.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.