Description
Healthy Turkey Meatloaf is a delightful and nutritious twist on a classic family favorite. This dish combines lean ground turkey with fresh vegetables, making it an ideal option for health-conscious eaters. The savory flavor, enhanced by a sweet topping sauce, ensures that everyone at the dinner table will enjoy this wholesome meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this turkey meatloaf is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to serve at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a loaf pan.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion and bell pepper in a little oil until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with ground turkey, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, panko breadcrumbs, Swiss cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased loaf pan and shape into a rounded top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until cooked through.
- While baking, mix together ketchup, mustard, and honey for the sauce. Spread this over the meatloaf during the last 15 minutes of baking.
- Allow cooling slightly before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg