Turkey and Quinoa Meatloaf

So happy so many people like this recipe. Just to address a couple of issues some people are having: When making the recipe I used ground turkey which was a mixture of white and dark meat. This not only helped add flavor but it also added moisture that helped it to not become crumbly. Adding an extra egg is also a great way to bind it even more and hey! Extra protein! Secondly, this meatloaf is meant to be free-formed on a flat pan. Ground turkey and ground beef cook two different ways. Beef tends to give off a considerable amount of fat and a little juice making it ok (although not at all healthy) to cook it in a loaf pan soaking in its oils.... turkey and chicken on the other hand give off a lot of moisture and very little fat, so basically when you cook it in a loaf pan it is steaming and soaking in turkey water, making for a mushy fall-aparty (yes i made that word up) loaf. I hope this helps some of the future folk who make this recipe. ~drew

I doubled the recipe and took it to a potluck and it went over very well! Cooked Quinoa in chicken broth and added tomato paste to top. It was very good. Making it again tonight and will add an additional egg to the recipe. Thanks for sharing! this is a fantastic recipe!

This recipe is a family favorite! I love quinoa and I'm constantly trying to find different ways to use it. I do a couple different things with this recipe, just for my own personal taste. -I leave out the hot sauce, since I have 2 small children, but I add some on top of my serving. -I add 1 cup of grated cheese to the meatloaf, I like the extra flavor and it moistens it up a bit. -I haven't yet tried the topping for this recipe because I love my old one too much. 1/4 c. brown sugar, 1/4 c. ketchup, 1 Tbsp Mustard and a few splashes of Worchestershire. Try this recipe, you won't be disappointed!

This was awesome. I used bbq sauce instead of hot sauce and the flavor was perfect.

I am always looking for new ways to prepare ground turkey and this meatloaf is one of the best! Perfect combination of flavors and loved the texture. I made this for my very picky husband who raved about it. Next time I make this (and there will be a next time) I will add a little cheese...maybe cheddar. But do yourself a healthy favor and make this recipe.

Thank you for a recipe that lets me serve meatloaf again! I haven't used ground beef for about 12 years and miss a good meatloaf. My poultry-hating hubby LOVED this meatloaf and asked me to make a double recipe next time so he could have a meatloaf sandwich the next day. To round out the menu I served it with baked sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli. It was a wonderful family meal.

This was the BEST meatloaf I have ever eaten! The only change that I made was to scale back the hot sauce to 1/2 TB for my kiddo. The whole family went back for seconds. Thank you for a wonderful nutritious meal.

I LOVED this! The quinoa is a fantastic flavour in the mix (and an excellent protein source), even my very picky roommate loved it and 3 hours later is still raving about it. I added diced zucchini to the recipe and instead of hot pepper sauce I used sweet chili sauce which gave it a wonderful zip, but not too overpowering. Absolutely lovely!

Fantastic! I couldn't believe how much kick came from the 1 T. of hot sauce though, might scale it back next time for the kiddos. But wonderful meatloaf!! Loved it!

My husband and I LOVE this recipe and so do all of our friends that we've made it for. I use 1lb ground turkey thigh (not as dry as breast) that I can get at Whole Foods. I make meatloaf balls in a muffin pan which I bake at 350 for 30. Great way to make them for lunches or stick in the freezer and take them out as needed.

Awesome, I did not have tomatoe paste so I used Ketchup instead and it worked out great!

This produced a moist and tender 'meatloaf'. I didn't find that the quinoa added any noticeable flavor. What I really didn't like was how the hot sauce overwhelmed this recipe. It was all we could taste (the spiciness wasn't a problem, just the one dimensional flavor). This could be made so much better and given more dimension with the right mix of herbs and spices. It's a good solid start but needs a bit of work.

DELISH!! I follwed the directions fairly closely except I added 1 TBS of rosemary to meat mixture, used only 1 TBS of brown sugar instead of 2 in the paste. Then cooked in 6 cupcake tins for 40 mins. Then popped them out, turned them over and cooked for 5 mins just to get ride of some of the moisutre. Will definitely make again. Way to go Drew!!

This was a great twist on traditional meatloaf - and healthier too! Served with baked sweet potato and sauteed brussel sprouts.

Absolutely delicious! The whole family really enjoyed this dish. I didn’t add any hot sauce because I wanted this dish to be “kid friendly”, so I did add 1 1/2-Tbsp of BBQ sauce and a dash of liquid smoke flavoring instead. I also had to add 1/3 cup of Panko breadcrumbs because I thought it needed to be a little firmer. For the toping I made my own recipe: ¼ cup ketchup, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp Dijon mustard and 2 dashes liquid smoke flavoring. Thanks for sharing this great recipe Drew!!! 10/04/11: Drew, I was just printing your recipe to make it again and noticed that you are in Pembroke Pines, FL. Can't believe we are so close! I'm just all the way East from you, as I live very close to the beach. I make this recipe quite often, we all love it. Thanks again!

I was looking for a ways to use quinoa and came across this recipe. In that regard, this recipe is great. What a terrific way to have quinoa. I gave 4 stars because my husband and I both felt that it was a little bit too sweet. If I make this again I would probably omit the brown sugar and maybe add some mustard.

very good! I also add a tablespoon of beef bouillon to give it a richer taste.

Made this when my mother-in-law and sister-in-law were coming over for dinner. I doubled the recipe and I'm glad I did! Had I made it as stated, I'd probably have no leftovers and I really want to enjoy this for a couple of days! This will definitely become a regular menu item!

This is great and easy just as written. The hot sauce makes this so tasty. We eat a lot of quinoa so I make a big batch and freeze it in 4oz servings. I use it just like I would "instant rice". Since I'm cooking for two, I made 4 loaves shaped like footballs. We eat two and have an extra meal for later. Like the quinoa, this freezes really well. Just remember to adjust your cooking time. I started checking after a half hour with a thermometer. I also made the topping a little runny. I made little troughs in the loaves, about the size of a pencil, and poured the topping in those. The sauce seeped into the meat and wow! Think I will double the topping next time! One more thought. Try baking the meatlof in a cupcake pan. This way you have little kid size portions. Thanks for the recipe, Drew, it will go on our table many a time.

AWESOME. Seriously great. I subbed BBQ sauce for the hot sauce as I have little ones. Also added one small diced zuchinni for an extra veggie punch and moisture. LOVED IT. Served with hot sauce for the adults...AWESOME.

Doubled recipe for two loafs and followed instructions as given, including an extra egg and cooking on a flat sheet pan. Came out great!

Yum! Definitely a good alternative to traditional meatloaf and I always love quinoa. Instead of the brown sugar glaze, I did a ketchup & Worcestershire glaze with a smidge of sriracha because my family doesn't have a sweet tooth (and I don't usually keep sugar in the house). I also doubled the quinoa because I am always trying to stretch a recipe as far as I can, it didn't make the recipe any less moist. My 7 year olds and my husband both LOVED it. Served with roasted sweet potatoes & Brussels sprouts.

I enjoyed this recipe a lot. There is a bit of a kick to it due to the hot sauce; it's not tongue-searing hot by any means, but it's a consideration if you're feeding it to kids. I thought the 1 egg was enough to bind the meatloaf mixture, but it is important that you let the meatloaf stand at least 10 minutes before cutting it up so that it has the best chance of holding its shape when sliced (which was done easily with a serrated knife). All in all, it was one of the better recipes for meatloaf that I cooked up, and I think I'll keep it in the dinner rotation.

This meatloaf is incredible! Even my hubby who is a self-proclaimed meatloaf hater loved it! I made it following the recipe exactly, and the only complaint I have is that it was too salty. Other than the amount of salt, I wouldn't change a thing!

Wow, this was really good! What an interesting way to make a gluten-free meatloaf. I added green onion along with the regular onion and baked my meatloaf in individual silicon muffin trays since to me the most annoying thing about meatloaf is how long it takes to bake all the way through. With the muffin sizes, overall bake time was only about 30 minutes instead of 50 and they just popped right out. Great recipe, thanks for sharing!

If I could give this 10 stars I would--This is my family's new favorite meatloaf! You can't go wrong by using whole grain instead of breadcrumbs. The quinoa gave this a fabulous bite and texture, and it is seasoned extremely well. I added chives from the garden for color, and next time, will probably top it with BBQ sauce. **It's really important to not use ground turkey breast because it will turn out too dry and colorless. A winner for sure! Thanks for sharing!

We are a meatloaf family. It's total comfort food for us all. This is a pretty mean meatloaf. We LOVED it. spicy yet sweet. made exactly as written.

This was very good, it tasted different from beef meatloaf, but still very good. I was short on time, so I actually made this in muffin cups. I put a small piece of bread in the bottom of each cup (to soak up juices) and then the meat mixture, baked for 15-20min. The kids loved it, I would make this again.

This is an excellent recipe. I've made it a number of times using turkey, or ground chicken breast, I even tried half turkey/half tofu and it was excellent. Love quinoa instead of breadcrumbs (which I can't have). I used ketchup instead of tomato paste and tabasco sauce for heat. Instead of egg I used chia seeds in water (as a replacer) and added some ground flaxseeds to the mix too. Thanks Drew !

Where do I start? Um, WOW... This recipe has totally restored my faith in healthy food. The only thing I changed was omitting the brown sugar as I am on a low-no sugar diet. This was my first time using quinoa and I loved it. I almost felt a little naughty eating it...this meatloaf will be a go-to recipe for a long time!

Use this basic meat for filling peppers...use tomato soup and a can of diced tomatoes...yup, leave the sugar in this.. I cook carrots, celery, and taters in the soup/peppers...my gosh makes a great (!!!) soup afterwords. Just smash all leftovers together. Thin with more soup, tomato juice, milk, or water...to taste..

Loved it! I subbed the hot sauce for bbq sauce and added a tad of honey instead of the brown sugar. Turned out great. Next time I will use bbq sauce on top instead of honey/Worcestershire sauce

lAt first, I was afraid to try this because I love my old "bread crumb" meatloaf, but this was absolutely perfect and will become our "fave meatloaf recipe" now. Just could not believe how good it was I bought the quinoa for the first time organic and then read somewhere on line that you need to soak it and rinse it because there is a coating on it that can be bitter tasting and also have a laxative effect, so trust me we soaked the quinoa first for a couple hours and then rinsed it over and over before cooking it. Turned out perfect. INCREDIBLE RECIPE!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS!!!!! LOVE Allrecipes and since retiring this is my favorite internet site!!!

I'm shocked this even received any positive ratings. Made it exactly as written. My kids were happy with the end result of getting ice cream for dinner though!

Tasty + very easy to make + healthy = 5 stars! Made the following changes: 2 packages of ground chicken (~20 oz total) because store didn't have turkey; 1/2 cup quinoa boiled in 1 cup chicken stock; 2 eggs; 2 tbsp homemade bbq sauce instead of hot pepper sauce; 1 tbsp ketchup instead of tomato paste; halved the salt and pepper measurements; topped with bbq sauce instead of brown sugar mixture. I prepped everything (in about 20 minutes) before beach vball and refrigerated the mixture. When I came home, I preheated the oven to 350F, sprayed a foiled lined baking sheet with PAM, shaped the mixture into a flattish rectangular loaf and topped with bbq sauce, then popped in the oven for 50 minutes. We ate it with mashed potatoes, yum! Makes 4 generous servings. I love how easy it is to prep and the great taste! Will definitely make again.

Very good. Very moist. I had 1 lb of ground turkey and left the rest of the ingredients the same. I used Tiger Sauce for the pepper sauce - 1 tbs for 1 lb of meat still wasn't too much. Also, I was really surprised by how much the quinoa flavored the meatloaf. We are quinoa lovers. =] I recommend and will make this again.

Good flavor...would definately make again. Only change i would make is to cut the amount of salt. Mine turned out way salty, but other than that no other changes.

This meatloaf turned out great - not dry, flavorful, and made great leftovers. I cut the brown sugar a little for the paste, as I'm not a big fan of sweet things unless it's dessert. The quinoa truly was a "secret" ingredient, adding some texture.

My girlfriend made this for a dinner party. It was fantastic!!! Even my husband was impressed. This is my new favorite meatloaf. I've loved meatloaf since I was a child, but this one rocks the plate! So good, wonderful texture. Not doughy or mushy. Simply put, one of the best meatloafs I've ever had! It'll make a great sandwich. I should have brought some home :)

Good flavor...would definately make again. Only change i would make is to cut the amount of salt. Mine turned out way salty, but other than that no other changes.

This is the BEST meatloaf I've ever made! I didn't have Worcestershire sauce, so I substituted teriyaki sauce. I also didn't have tomato paste, so I used ketchup. It was so moist and delicious, and super easy to make. You can change this up - it is a no-fail recipe! My family loved it!

This was delicious! I made exactly as is, except with ground chicken since it was on sale, and brown sugar splenda blend to cut down on sugar. Next time I will probably use a loaf pan just to keep the shape and so the topping stays on top (maybe next time I will also use less water for the topping). I've been trying to find a way to sneak quinoa into our meals - I love it but my husband thinks it's gross. He had no idea this meal was so healthy : ) Thanks Drew!

Very delicious and easy to make just have to plan to begin prep a couple hours before you want to eat. I wanted to add more veggies to this to make it even healthier so I just threw a few handfuls of spinach (maybe a 1 1/2 cup packed) into the pan after sauteing the onions and before adding the garlic. The texture was perfect and did not fall apart from the addition of spinach.

This was great, the quinoa added a great texture. Maybe too much hot sauce. I would scale it back to half a tablespoon or a teaspoon. Other than that, great recipe.

It's such a satisfying feeling to enjoy a moderately reviewed recipe with an alluring star grade. This dish is one you will want to pass along to family and friends who normally don't think healthy and delicious is ever synonymously possible. With good direction and great balance and pairing of ingredients this recipe was easy and almost fun to put together. Great flavour is apparent with the very first bite. Soon we were all doing the "nodding with mouths full" dance. Thanks for posting Drew. Loved it!

This was easy, delicious, and probably the healthiest meatloaf I've ever made! I don't think I ever made a meatloaf without having to use breadcrumbs before this, and I liked the texture of the quinoa.

Easy to make and delicious. Can't ask for more!

This meatloaf is very good! The quinoa def. gives it a nutty taste and the brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce gives it a great sweet and full bodied flavor! My fiance LOVED it!!!!

LOVED This recipe. Even my picky traditional-meatloaf-loving boyfriend loved it! I made a couple changes. I used BBQ sauce instead of hot sauce. I also cooked quinoa in chicken broth instead of water. Also... In an effort to make it slightly more "healthy", I used about 1 tbs of honey instead of brown sugar for glaze. Turned out GREAT! Tons of flavor! Highly recommend!

A very moist and tasty meatloaf. I did change the glaze as per others to a mix of ketchup sauce, a spicy bbq sauce and Worcestershire. Everything else was the same...more garlic though because I am a garlic addict. I loved the quinoa and ground turkey together - no one would ever know they were being fed healthy food! hehe. Great recipe and mix of ingredients! Thanks!!

Wowie! This is a DARN good meatloaf!!! I am happy to have FINALLY found a DECENT turkey loaf recipe (I've tried many...). My only reason for giving this 4 *'s is b/c my "picky" hubby wasn't a fan. I don't consider myself a health nut, but am trying to adapt to that lifestyle. I've heard of quinoa before, but never tried it. And, although I seem to like it, I think I prefer breadcrumbs instead. I too cooked my quinoa in (chicken) broth to enhance its flavor. My only other changes were to add ~ 3/4 c. shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese & substitute chile sauce for hot sauce (I was afraid my loaf would be too spicy otherwise). I will NOT add cheese next time (there WILL be a next time!) since most of it oozed out anyways. I assembled my "loaf" yesterday, refrigerated it overnite & then had my hubby put it in the oven when he got home from work so that dinner would be ready when I got home. NOTE: I purchased a box of Roland brand quinoa which was specifically labeled as having been "pre-washed." This step removes the naturally occurring bitter coating, saponin. Served w/ mashed sweet potatoes, garlic green beans & dinner rolls, this was a FANTASTIC MEAL! Other than subbing breadcrumbs for quinoa, omitting the glaze (hubby didn't like THAT either argh!!!) & serving w/ gravy instead, I wouldn't change a thing about this. Thanks SO much for sharing, Drew! :-)

Moist and tender, with good flavor. My husband and kids really enjoy this meatloaf. Made as written, but without the hot pepper sauce.

Very easy to make and leftovers make for great sandwiches! I made one 3 days ago, and another one tonight. And there's only 2 of us eating!! I used ketchup instead of tomato sauce. Also, recipe says 50 mins, but the inside isn't 160 degrees until about 65 mins. Pull it once it's 160 or it'll dry out.

I followed this recipe to the letter and I LOVED it! The combination of hot sauce and the brown sugar coating gave it a wonderful sweet/sour taste. Usually turkey tends to be dry and kind've tasteless, but the combination of ingredients in this makes the taste and texture wonderful. I will definitely be making this one again; it was better than regular ground beef meatloaf!

AMAZING!!!! really great recipe will definetely be added to our monthly recipes... mmm mm i didnt add tomato paste or hot sauce (dislike both ingredients) but instead did ketchup and some honey bbq sauce and it came out wonderful! make it u wont be dissapointed :)

I found this just OK. It was really crumbly and fell apart. The flavour was OK too but was missing something.

This recipe was a huge disappointment to my whole family. I followed the directions precisely, but it was too salty, too spicy, and too sweet. In addition, it was so soggy that it was meat mush instead of meatloaf. I really wanted to love this recipe, but it was unpalatable.

I realy liked it...the texture was great, and it just is a healthier variation to the classic ground beef meatloaf. When it was almost done, on day 2, I sliced it up and made a sandwich!! One thing I realized I didn't have when I was preparing it was the tomato paste, so I used ketchup...the tabasco in this recipe realy gives this a balanced taste. Ground turkey on it's own can be bland in comparison to ground beef, so the tabasco and worcestershire is a must in this recipe. I scaled down the hot sauce abit...I was scared it would be too spicy. I also added about 2/3 cup of homemade bread crumbs. Overall, this is nice, low in fat, lots of flavour, and I'll be making it often!!

Really good! Great, bold, fairly traditional flavor. Doesn't have an alternative/healthier/whole grain vibe about it like some recipes that are an acquired taste. Made a great sandwich with leftovers the next day. I'll be making it one of my regulars!

Used barbecue sauce, no hot sauce. Great!

This was excellent! I cooked the quinoa in chicken broth with dehydrated onions and a couple of crushed garlic cloves. I also only added a couple of shakes of worcetershire in the meat mixture and I used katsup, brown sugar and a couple more shakes of worcetershire for the glaze. Superb!

Best. Meatloaf. Ever. Cooking the quinoa requires a little more effort but it's worth it. We never have leftovers. Meatloaf I don't feel guilty about it and it's freaking DELICIOUS!

I make this recipe about once a week now. It is outstanding, and I especially love that it doesn't taste healthy! You MUST try this! The only thing I would be cautious about is using 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. I did this and it was way too salty. This last time, i used about 1/4 teaspoon of salt and it turned out perfect!

I love this recipe,has a hint of spice, and a little nutty flavor.

I was short on time, so I made them into patties instead, and poured the sauce on top just before taking them off the stove. My family loved them. Will make a regular.

This was delicious! Even my picky husband liked it (a HUGE plus). I will be making this again, and most likely will double the recipe so I can freeze a loaf, as I know we will be having this more often.

I am giving this a four star due to the potential of this dish. I took reviewer's advise and used two eggs, so my dish was firm and kept the shape. I doubled the topping and used half tomato paste and half ketchup. Still very bland dish. A spice is missing, and I can not place my finger on it. I MAY try this again simply due to the healthy factor. I will try adding mushrooms? zucchini? more onion? herbs?

I cooked the quinoa in chicken broth for extra flavor. Also, used agave syrup instead of the brown sugar. It was delicious. Family loved it and said to make it again.

I thought this was really really tasty. Very moist and had a beefy flavor. I found it a bit too salty, so I'd cut down on the salt next time. I guess the hot sauce adds enough salt. I didn't find this to be spicy at all. I did add a tbsp of tomato paste to the topping, because I though it needed it. I might put even more tomato paste next time, that's a nice complementary flavor. Turkey and quinoa- great idea!!!

This meatloaf is AMAZING! It has such a great flavor. I added a few squirts of sriracha as the "hot pepper sauce" and it gave it a great kick! Next time I will probably add more (red) quinoa just because it is so nutritious and gives a great texture. I was a little surprised by how small this meatloaf was. I cooked the loaf in a glass bread loaf dish and when I took it out of the oven, it had shrunk around the edges. It was perfect for my boyfriend and I and we even had leftovers, but if you're cooking for a larger family, you may want to double the recipe! And btw - the loaf dish was perfect because it was able to cook in it's own juiciness!

This was SO GOOD! I loved it. I was so skeptical about using quinoa, but it was excellent. I substituted ketchup for the tomato paste and left out the hot sauce and it was still excellent. I didn't put all of the glaze on the loaf because it was a little too sweet for my taste. The only recommendation I have is to get the leanest meat possible. I will definitely make this again and will double it!

I doubled this recipe, and it was great. We just kept eating it up. I did add a tablespoon of tomato paste to the glaze, and I didn't add any salt.

We don't eat much ground meat and I've NEVER made meatloaf, but for some reason, this recipe caught my eye. I expected we'd have to order pizza once we tasted it, but I was pleasantly surprised. This will be in our rotation of meals. I made it exactly as the recipe was originally written.

Very tasty. I didn't have Worcestershire so I did modify a bit (I used soy sauce, tamarind paste, and cider vinegar as substitute). I also put in some rosemary because I love rosemary. Mine was great and I imagine being true to the recipe will be just as excellent. The quinoa was a great idea to use in this. I cooked the quinoa in beef broth for added flavor.

Very good and healthy! for the little one, i made meatballs and rolled in panko bread crumbs! mmm... she ate it all too!

I expected it to be very dry but it wasn't. Very good recipe! My husband was surprised when I told him it was turkey.

perfect exactly as it is!!

My boyfriend has never been a fan of turkey meatloaf but he really enjoyed this recipe!

This is one of the few recipes that I don't mess with - it is just so good! I cook extra quinoa and use the rest to make a quinoa salad, to serve with the meatloaf. Leftovers are delicious on sandwiches with hummus and a bit of mayonnaise.

Wow! This is a really, really yummy meatloaf! Thank you for sharing this!

Really good. I used a cheap turkey chub with red quinoa. I'm going to cook the quinoa in beef broth next time. I did use less salt than the recipe stated. Hubby who doesn't like meatloaf loved it.

LOVE this one! I made it exactly as written as I usually try to do the first time I try something--this one hits the mark. Note: Always rinse quinoa before using to eliminate the bitter taste. I used Frank's Red Hot Sauce for the hot sauce ingredient. Because of the 2 Tbs. used, we found this to have a bit of a kick so keep that in mind if you make this. The topping was quite liquid so I found it impossible to "paste" the top of the loaf--more like pouring it over slowly to ensure that it absorbs a bit before baking. My loaf was a bit salty so I will cut back on salt. Each hot sauce probably has a different amount of salt so other cooks may not have this problem. This one is going into "the rotation" for sure! Thanks, Drew!

This is the first recipe I have written a review for. With good reason, I am now a meatloaf lover! This is the moistest and tastiest meatloaf. My kids love it, which is an extra bonus. The only change I make is to omit the brown sugar topping, I substitute with bbq sauce. Saves time, calories and give it that little punch

100 stars! WoW! BF & I LOVED it! I didn't change a thing. My topping was too thin to be a paste. So the next time I omitted the 1 Tbsp of water. This recipe is great for DIABETICS bc there are no bread crumbs. I used a double meatloaf pan, the kind that drains fat. My meatloaf was firm and not "fall aparty"

This is the best turkey meatloaf I've ever had! And it is perfect for my sister, who has Celiac Disease.

Delicious! Next time I will use less salt though.

Really good way to use quinoa and ground turkey.

Seriously delish!

The flavors seemed to work against each other. It was too sweet and the Worcestershire sauce was overpowering. I only got through one slice.

MMMmmmm good, quick and super easy to make. Very light tasting, not heavy like a true meatloaf. Next time I'll double it for leftovers. This would be great with a cranberry glaze. Update: I now double the quinoa, add more veggies, second egg and glaze with a combo of ketcup and garlic teriaky sauce.

I actually would do 4.5 stars. I used finely chopped green pepper and garlic for inside because it's what I had. Otherwise I followed everything but added an extra egg from some of the comments I read thinking it would help hold it together. Eh, it didn't. It was pretty crumbly. I did it on the baking sheet like described and it seemed plenty moist when I put it in. I think perhaps the baking time was too long and I should have checked it at 40 minutes. The kids were not fans but for hubby and I - we'd make it again. I like adding the quinoa for extra nutrition.

I loved this, my husband liked it. It was very tasty and I didn't change a thing. I particularly like the fact that you are incorporating a grain that is so good for you with the quinoa.

My kids said this was better than the beefy meatloaf that I usually make. I am new to using quinoa, so I love finding new recipes to try it in. This one was a definite keeper in my household. I didn't alter the recipe, and it was easy and tasty.

This was awesome! From now on, I'm using quinoa in every turkey meatloaf i make. Can't wait to try this in turkey meatballs too.

Yum! I have issues with salt and this recipes has very little salt and lots of flavor. Even my puerto rican husband who says I cook a little on the bland side loved the flavor of this.

This was the first meatloaf I've ever made and I am so happy this was my first because it turned out delicious! I did not have Worcestershire sauce so I just substituted soy sauce and for the sauce I used Wyco recommendation of 1/4 c brown sugar + 1/4 cup ketchup + 1 tbs mustard. This is so amazingly delicious and so healthy as well!

My kids declared this better than my usual meatloaf (made with ground beef) which is pretty darn good! This is way better than any turkey loaf recipe I've tried. I tripled the recipe thinking I would have two future meals in the freezer, but since everyone is home for Christmas it's going to be gone before it makes it to the freezer! I reduced the hot sauce to 1 teaspoon (perfect) and added an egg. Also cooked the quinoa in chicken stock. Yum!

Texture and taste was really good. I baked it in a 9X5 inch loaf pan and the pieces fell apart a little when I went to lift them out of the pan. I didn't want the heat so I subbed ketchup for the hot sauce. quite pleased with the addition of quinoa.

Best meatloaf recipe I've tried. Adding the quinoa gives the dish a nice nutty flavor! Using quinoa instead of bread crumbs also gives the dish a more pleasant texture. Instead of a brick-like texture, the servings have a lighter consistency. Having the added bonus of using a complete protein grain such as quinoa is a definite plus for those looking for healthy recipes. I will definitely make this recipe many more times.