Turkey Meatloaf
Meatloaf is an American classic. This Healthy Turkey Meatloaf is a lighter version the whole family will love, even if they're gluten-free. No white bread here, so it's paleo-friendly too.
Servings 4
Calories 271kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
- ½ yellow or red onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoon chili powder mild or hot
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ground
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or 1⁄2 teaspoon salt use Tamari or just salt if you are gluten-free
- 1 cup zucchini grated (about 1 small zucchini)
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste mixed with 1 teaspoon coconut oil or ketchup
- ⅓ cup ground flaxseed optional, this will help bind the meatloaf
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the coconut oil. Add the onions, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon if using. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the onions soften and begin to brown.
- Stir in the soy sauce or salt. Transfer entire mixture to a large bowl.
- Add the zucchini and toss. Add the turkey, egg, and optional flax. Gently mix.
- Place mixture into a loaf pan or shape into a loaf and place on a baking pan. Spoon tomato sauce or ketchup on top.
- Bake 45-50 minutes until the meatloaf is firm around the edges and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Don't over mix the meat mixture. That will make it more dense and potentially tough.
- If spicy is your thing, add some chipotle or sriracha to the tomato sauce or ketchup.
- If I want to make this recipe quicker, divide the meat mixture into four smaller loaves and cook them for about 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 647mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 8.2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2.5mg