recipeName: turkey quinoa meatloaf
ingredients: ⅓ cup quinoa, rinsed ⅔ cup chicken stock (or water) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, grated 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 kg ground (minced) turkey 2 tablespoons tomato paste ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 large eggs, beaten 2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar
steps: in a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine the quinoa and chicken stock. bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the quinoa is tender, and the stock has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. remove from heat. preheat the oven to 180°c with a rack in the center position. line a large-rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper. heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. once the oil is glistening, add in the onion, carrot, and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. remove from heat. in a large bowl, combine the turkey, cooked quinoa, cooked veggies, tomato paste, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, eggs, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the worcestershire sauce. mix well, then with wet hands, form the mixture into a loaf on the prepared sheet pan. in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and the remaining 1 tablespoon of the worcestershire sauce. spread the mixture over the top of the meatloaf. bake for about 50 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reads 75°c with a meat thermometer.
NER: quinoa chicken stock extra-virgin olive oil onion carrot red bell pepper garlic turkey tomato paste cayenne pepper garlic powder onion powder eggs salt black pepper worcestershire sauce brown sugar