Turkey Meatloaf
A variation of the traditional meatloaf integrating turkey, colorful vegetables and spice.
Serves: 5 person(s) Change
Preparation Time: 25 mins
Cooking Time: 1 hr
- 1/2 lb lean ground turkey breast
- 1/2 lb lean ground turkey
- 2/3 cup ketchup *
- 1 cup unseasoned wholewheat bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup minced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
- 1 pinch each of salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp ketchup (optional, to use as a topping) *
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Combine all ingredients except 3 tablespoons of ketchup in a large bowl. Transfer mixture to a 9 x 5-inch non-stick loaf pan. Bake 1 hour, uncovered.
Remove from oven. Spread the 3 tablespoons ketchup on top, if desired. Cover lightly with foil and let meatloaf rest 10 minutes. Cut into slices and serve.
Variations:
* Can replace regular ketchup with reduced-sodium ketchup, if lower-sodium is desired.
Thanks to American Institute for Cancer Research