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Cheese Stuffed Turkey Quinoa Mushroom Meatloaf - this decadently delicious meatloaf is made healthier with quinoa and a whole pack of mushrooms

Turkey Quinoa Mushroom Meatloaf with Sriracha Barbecue Sauce

This meatloaf has a kick to it from the sriracha sauce. Use less if you like it mild.
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 319 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 10 ounce package mushrooms trimmed
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 5-6 grinds of South African smoked seasoning blend or 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese cut into long strips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place quinoa, garlic and egg in food processor and process until almost smooth. Remove to large mixing bowl.
  3. Heat pan with olive oil over medium heat; meanwhile, pulse mushrooms in food processor and process until finely chopped; add to pan. Pulse onion in food processor and process until finely chopped; add to pan. Pulse bell pepper in food processor and process until finely chopped; add to pan. Cook vegetables until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and season with soy sauce and pepper. Let cool. Place in bowl with quinoa mixture. Stir to mix well. Add turkey and mix well.
  4. Shape into a loaf on a Silplat lined or parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  5. Insert cheddar cheese in center of meatloaf. Use hands to reform meatloaf so meat mixture covers cheese.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together barbecue sauce, sriracha sauce and Spanish smoked paprika. Spoon over meatloaf to cover tops and sides.
  7. Bake 50 minutes to an 1 hour depending on how thick you make your meatloaf. Let sit 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Turkey Quinoa Mushroom Meatloaf with Sriracha Barbecue Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 6.1g38%
Cholesterol 103mg34%
Sodium 612mg27%
Carbohydrates 20.3g7%
Fiber 2.5g10%
Sugar 8.5g9%
Protein 24.3g49%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.