healthy turkey meatloaf

Name: Healthy Turkey Meatloaf
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil; 8 ounce(s) mushrooms, chopped; 2 stalk(s) celery, finely chopped; 1 - 2 - shallots, finely chopped; 3 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped; 6 ounce(s) fresh baby spinach, chopped; 4 tablespoon(s) salt-free all-purpose seasoning, divided; 2 teaspoon(s) pepper, divided; 2 tablespoon(s) Earth Balance buttery spread; 3 slice(s) whole grain/whole wheat bread, cubed small; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/4 cup(s) 1% milk; 1 large egg; 1 pound(s) organic ground turkey breast; 1 cup(s) shredded Italian cheese blend

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Linda Joyce

Tamarac, FL

Updated on May 23, 2011

I created this recipe for a tasty, healthy, moist turkey meatloaf. This recipe is made with salt-free seasonings. There is so much flavor that you do not even miss the salt. My husband loves this dish served with mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and turkey gravy.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 - 2 - shallots, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 ounces fresh baby spinach, chopped
4 tablespoons salt-free all-purpose seasoning, divided
2 teaspoons pepper, divided
2 tablespoons Earth Balance buttery spread
3 slices whole grain/whole wheat bread, cubed small
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup 1% milk
1 large egg
1 pound organic ground turkey breast
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

How To Make healthy turkey meatloaf

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and celery. Saute for 3 minutes.

Step 2

Add shallots and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Step 3

Add chopped garlic. Saute for an additional 1 minute.
Step 4

Add spinach. Season with salt-free seasonings (be generous) and pepper. Saute until spinach is wilted.
Step 5

Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Step 6

In a separate pan, melt butter and add bread cubes. Saute until toasted a little. Season with salt-free seasonings (be generous), garlic powder, and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Step 7

In a medium bowl, blend milk and egg. Set aside.
Step 8

Add spinach mixture and bread cubes to the bowl and toss together.
Step 9

Add ground meat and shredded cheese.
Step 10

Mix thoroughly with hands.
Step 11

Spread into a greased loaf pan and bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour.
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