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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 Method

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

Method
 

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