Mini Turkey Meatloaves with Quinoa and Zucchini
Mini Turkey Meatloaves with Quinoa and Zucchini deliver juicy bites of lean turkey enriched with tender quinoa and grated zucchini for a moist, satisfying texture. A spicy-sweet sambal oelek and stone-ground mustard glaze adds a bright kick that caramelizes as it bakes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, these individual loaves pack balanced flavor and protein in every portion.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mini Turkey Meatloaves with Quinoa and Zucchini, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 2
Grate the zucchini with a cheese grater over a lint-free kitchen towel. Wrap the zucchini in the towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat it with olive oil.
- 4
Put the zucchini in a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup chile sauce, red onion, egg whites, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add the quinoa and turkey; mix thoroughly to combine. Divide the mixture into 6 portions and shape them into small loaves. Arrange them evenly on the baking sheet.
- 5
Stir the remaining 1/2 cup chile sauce with mustard. Spread a heaping spoonful over each loaf.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the meatloaves are hot inside and the sauce has darkened in color, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Calories 266.71 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 21.75 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 40.39 g 15%
- Total Fat 3.82 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.12 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 34.03 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 1097.35 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 6.89 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 10.09 g --
- Added Sugars 1.65 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 29.85 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.65 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 285.76 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 18.5 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.96 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mini Turkey Meatloaves with Quinoa and Zucchini is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Egg Whites, Fresh Parsley, and Italian Seasoning. Each serving provides about 266.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mini Turkey Meatloaves with Quinoa and Zucchini made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Egg Whites, Fresh Parsley, Italian Seasoning, Minced Garlic. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mini Turkey Meatloaves with Quinoa and Zucchini?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 266.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mini Turkey Meatloaves with Quinoa and Zucchini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Mini Turkey Meatloaves with Quinoa and Zucchini healthy?
- Mini Turkey Meatloaves with Quinoa and Zucchini has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 266.71 calories and 21.75 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1097.35 mg (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Mustard, 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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