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Meatloaf with Quinoa

Make a gluten free meatloaf with quinoa and vegetables, for a moist and tender version of this classic, with a wonderful flavor.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c quinoa cooked in 2 c water
  • 1 c finely grated or chopped vegetables - carrots cabbage, or other firm and flavorful vegetables.
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • oil for pan
  • 1 t salt
  • 1 t thyme
  • 1/2 t savoury
  • 1-3 t red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1 1/4 lb. ground beef
  • 1 1/4 lb ground pork
  • 4 eggs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Prepare quinoa and vegetables.
  • Saute onion in oil until soft, add vegetables. Mix that and the seasonings into the quinoa, set aside to cool.
  • Mix the two kinds of meat and the eggs together in a large bowl. Add the quinoa vegetable mixture, and stir until completely combined.
  • Either fill muffin tins, make 2 loaves, or or make 1 dozen muffins and one loaf.
  • Bake at 350 - 30 minutes for muffins, 1 hour for loaves.
  • Let rest 5-10 minutes to reabsorb juices before removing from tin or slicing.
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