Whole-Grain Mini Meat Loaves

Whole-Grain Mini Meat Loaves
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Adam Hickman Quinoa and vegetables bulk up meat loaf to a hefty portion; freeze leftover meat loaf up to 2 months.

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup grated carrot (about 2 ounces) 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped 1 (8-ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms, finely chopped 1/2 cup chicken stock (reserved from Dinner 3) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 demi baguette slices (reserved from Dinner 3) 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (reserved from Dinner 3) 1 pound extra-lean ground sirloin 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 cup unsalted ketchup

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 °. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add carrot, garlic, thyme, and onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; sauté 6 minutes. Add stock, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring frequently. Cool completely. Place bread in a mini food processor; process until coarse crumbs form. Combine breadcrumbs, quinoa, beef, and eggs. Stir in mushroom mixture and cheese. Shape beef mixture into 8 (4 x 2-inch) free-form loaves; place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 450 ° for 15 minutes or until done. Top each loaf with 1 tablespoon ketchup.

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