Quinoa and Veggie Bison Meatloaf
Quinoa and Veggie Bison Meatloaf pairs lean ground buffalo with fluffy quinoa and sweet potato for a moist, gently hearty slice that’s rich without being heavy. Notes of garlic, herbs, and a light barbecue glaze add tang and warmth, making it a comforting option for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it with a simple salad or roasted vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa and Veggie Bison Meatloaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- 2
Bring the water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion, sweet potato, kale, and red bell pepper until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 4
Combine the buffalo meat, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, ketchup, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and thyme in a bowl. Add the vegetable mixture and quinoa to the buffalo mixture and mix well. Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan; spread a thin layer of barbeque sauce on top.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Calories 474.85 kcal High 24%
- Protein 53.53 g Good Source 107%
- Carbohydrate 58.29 g 21%
- Total Fat 9.38 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.68 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 158.19 mg High 53%
- Sodium 1370.75 mg High 60%
- Dietary Fiber 5.48 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 29.47 g --
- Added Sugars 3.15 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 110.96 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 7.08 mg Good Source 39%
- Potassium 216.38 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 631.37 mcg Good Source 70%
- Vitamin C 75.5 mg Good Source 84%
- Vitamin D 0.51 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Quinoa and Veggie Bison Meatloaf is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Buffalo Jerky, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 474.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa and Veggie Bison Meatloaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Barbecue Sauce, Black Pepper, Buffalo Jerky, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa and Veggie Bison Meatloaf?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 474.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa and Veggie Bison Meatloaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Quinoa and Veggie Bison Meatloaf healthy?
- Quinoa and Veggie Bison Meatloaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 474.85 calories and 53.53 g of protein, or 107% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1370.75 mg (60% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.68 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.15 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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