Whole Grain Meatloaf

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 3 -In a saucepan over high heat, combine the quinoa and 1/2 cup of the water and bring to a boil.

Step 4 -Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes. Set the quinoa aside to cool.

Step 5 -Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 6 -Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring regularly, until it softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 7 -Add the garlic to the onion and cook for 1 minute.

Step 8 -Transfer the onion mixture from the heat to cool.

Step 9 -In a large bowl, combine the turkey, the cooked quinoa, the onion mixture, the tomato paste, the hot sauce, 2 tablespoons of the Worcestershire sauce, the egg, the salt, and the pepper and stir until well combined.

Step 10 -Shape the turkey mixture into a loaf and place it onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 11 -In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, the remaining Worcestershire sauce, and the remaining water.

Step 12 -Rub the brown sugar paste over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 13 -Bake the meatloaf until it is no longer pink and a thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F, about 50 minutes.

Step 14 -Allow the meatloaf to cool for 10 minutes.

Step 15 -Serve.