Quinoa-Packed Meatloaf Recipe

Quinoa-Packed Meatloaf Recipe

Some dinners demand nutrition, texture, and food that quietly flexes intelligence.
This quinoa-packed meatloaf recipe delivers protein pride, wholesome bite, and zero animal chaos.
It suits women who like balanced strength, subtle sarcasm, and meals that feel smart without showing off.

Quinoa-Packed Meatloaf Recipe
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Quinoa-Packed Meatloaf Recipe

This vegan quinoa-packed meatloaf recipe combines fluffy quinoa, vegetables, and savory binders for structure.It creates a hearty, sliceable loaf that feels nourishing, modern, and refreshingly dependable.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

  • Cooked quinoa – 2 cups 340 g
  • Cooked lentils – 1 cup 170 g
  • Rolled oats – ½ cup 40 g
  • Onion finely chopped – ½ cup (60 g)
  • Bell pepper finely diced – ½ cup (60 g)
  • Garlic minced – 1 teaspoon
  • Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
  • Tomato paste – 2 tablespoons
  • Soy sauce – 1½ tablespoons
  • Ground flaxseed – 1 tablespoon
  • Water – 2½ tablespoons
  • Smoked paprika – 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper – ½ teaspoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C and lightly grease loaf pan.
  2. Mix flaxseed with water and rest 5 minutes until thickened.
  3. Mash lentils slightly, keeping some texture intact.
  4. Add quinoa, oats, vegetables, garlic, flax mixture, oil, tomato paste, soy sauce, paprika, and pepper.
  5. Stir gently until mixture holds together confidently.
  6. Press mixture firmly into loaf pan.
  7. Smooth top evenly with spatula.
  8. Bake for 40 minutes until edges appear set.
  9. Rest loaf 5 minutes, then slice cleanly.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Total Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Protein: 19 g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving, % DV – Max 5)

  • Iron: 28%
  • Magnesium: 30%
  • Folate: 26%
  • Potassium: 18%
  • Vitamin B6: 15%

Additional Notes and Flavor Tips

Add chopped spinach if you enjoy extra green credibility.
Serve with roasted vegetables or tangy salad.
Leftovers stay firm, flavorful, and emotionally stable the next day.

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