Turkey Meatloaf 

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Serves: 5 person(s)

Preparation Time: 25 mins
Cooking Time: 1 hr

A variation of the traditional meatloaf integrating turkey, colorful vegetables and spice.

Ingredients:

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.

Author:

American Institute for Cancer Research
AICR