"Meatloaf made with ground turkey is not only a leaner choice than those made with ground beef, it allows for more creativity in terms of added flavors. This recipe combines fresh jalapeño pepper, roasted green chiles, cumin, coriander, garlic and onion to make a slighly spicy, flavorful finished dish. Topped with fresh homemade salsa, this easy turkey meatloaf is delicious served with Black Beans with Onion and Cilantro (recipe included) and a green salad...."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/4 lbs ground turkey or chicken
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
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3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs (about 3 slices of bread)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 clove garlic, very finely chopped
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1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
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1-1/2 teaspoons jalapeno pepper sauce (more or less to taste)
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3 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
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1 clove garlic, very finely chopped
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1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
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1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
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1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
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Dash of hot sauce
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped