Savory Turkey Meatloaf
Enjoy this flavorful and nutritious twist on a classic meatloaf recipe. Made with lean ground turkey and a blend of herbs and spices, this meatloaf is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
| 1 | medium onion, finely chopped |
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| 1 | tablespoon canola oil |
| 2 | eggs |
| 1⁄2 | cup 2% low-fat milk |
| 2 | teaspoons lemon juice |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | teaspoon dried basil |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon dried oregano |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon pepper |
| 2 | whole wheat bread crumbs, soft |
| 1 | (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry |
| 2 1⁄2 | lean ground turkey |
| 1⁄2 | cup salsa |
| 1 | tablespoon butter |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by sautéing finely chopped onion in canola oil until tender; set aside. |
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| 2. | In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, 2% low-fat milk, lemon juice, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, and pepper. Add the soft whole wheat bread crumbs, thawed and squeezed dry spinach, and the reserved sautéed onion; stir the ingredients together until well combined. Crumble the lean ground turkey over the mixture and mix until evenly blended. |
| 3. | Shape the mixture into a loaf measuring 12x5 inches and place it in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon salsa generously over the top of the meatloaf. |
| 4. | Bake the meatloaf, uncovered, at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. Drizzle the top with butter and continue baking for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the loaf reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 340.8 kcal |
| Protein | 31.3 g |
| Fat | 14.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22.8 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Sugar | 4.3 g |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița