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Cheesy Muffin-Pan Meatloaf

Ingredients

Ingredients for 5 servings:

  • 1lb extra lean ground turkey
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup steamed corn
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onions
  • 1 1/4 cup shredded reduced fat mozzarella
  • 10 tbsp low sodium marinara or tomato sauce
  • 1/3 cup chopped jalapeno (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms (optional)
  • chopped green onions for topping
  • spray coconut oil
  • Seasonings:
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin

Utensils: mini-loaf pan or regular muffin pan

**Remember to customize portions & ingredients to complement your diet and goals.**

Steps

Step 1

Set oven to 375F.

Step 2

Cook quinoa according to the instructions given. After cooking, allow the quinoa to cool to room temperature.

Step 3

In a bowl, mix together all of the ingredients, except for marinara, green onions and mozzarella. Use your hands to mix to ensure the meat is thoroughly mixed together.

Step 4

Spray the muffin pan with coconut oil.

Step 5

Evenly divide the mixture among 5 mini-loaf muffin holders, as demonstrated. If you are using a regular muffin pan, evenly divide the mixture among 10 muffin holders.

Step 6

Spread marinara sauce on top. Add 2 tbsp if using 5 mini-loaves, or 1 tbsp for 10 muffins.

Step 7

Top with mozzarella cheese. Add 1/4 cup for each of the 5 mini-loaves, or 1/8 cup for 10 muffins.

Step 8

Bake for 20-22 minutes at 375F. Top with chopped green onions if desired. Allow the mini-meatloaves to cool before removing from the pan so that they do not break apart.