Chicken, Turkey, Fowl and Egg: Chicken, Turkey, Fowl Dishes: Turkey Meatloaf

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

Author: American Institute for Cancer Research
Date: February 27, 2007

Serves: 5 person(s)

Preparation Time: 25 mins
Cooking Time: 1 hrs

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.