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Garden Turkey Meatloaf

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  • Steam 2 cups assorted fresh vegetables that have been cut into small diced pieces: mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, spinach, onions, etc.
  • In large mixing bowl crumble 12 oz. lean ground turkey. Add the steamed vegetables, ½ cup whole-wheat or plain breadcrumbs, ¼ cup fat-free milk, 1 egg or 2 egg whites, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons catsup, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives and 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley.
  • Coat a loaf pan with cooking spray. Spread the meatloaf mixture evenly into the loaf pan. Brush the top with a glaze. Glaze: whisk together 1 tablespoon catsup, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon mustard.
  • Bake meatloaf for 45-50 minutes to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before cutting into 8 slices.

Makes 4 servings.

Adapted from National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.