Best 5 Turkey And Vegetable Meat Loaf Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Turkey and Vegetable Meatloaf, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the richness of ground turkey with a vibrant medley of crisp vegetables, aromatic herbs, and zesty seasonings. This delectable dish promises a moist and flavorful meatloaf that's not only healthy but also bursting with garden-fresh goodness.

Accompanying this main course are a trio of delectable recipes that elevate your dining experience. Treat your taste buds to a delightful side of Creamy Mashed Potatoes, prepared with a velvety texture and a hint of garlic. Embrace the vibrant hues and crisp flavors of the Roasted Carrots and Parsnips, caramelized to perfection with a touch of honey. And for a refreshing contrast, dive into the tangy and herbaceous Salsa Verde, a vibrant sauce that adds a burst of freshness to every bite.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY & VEGETABLE MEATLOAF



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This healthy meatloaf recipe uses ground turkey--which has a higher percentage of healthy unsaturated fat compared to ground beef--and it's loaded with colorful vegetables. You'll also love this recipe because it makes two loaves. That means you can eat one the night you bake it and save the other for the next day to enjoy as sandwiches (hot or cold, your choice) or set atop a salad of vinaigrette-dressed mixed greens (your own homey version of a country pâté).

Provided by Katie Workman

Categories     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¾ cup finely diced sweet potato
⅓ cup minced shallots
½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
½ cup finely diced zucchini
¾ cup corn, fresh or frozen
¾ cup peas, fresh or frozen
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
2 large eggs
½ cup low-fat milk
¾ cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 pounds 85%-lean ground turkey
¼ cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sweet potato and shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add bell pepper and zucchini; cook, stirring, until the vegetables are starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add corn, peas and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more. Stir in salt and pepper. Turn the mixture onto a plate and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl; whisk in milk, breadcrumbs, parsley, Worcestershire, thyme and cayenne. Stir in the cooled vegetables. Add turkey and gently but thoroughly mix with your hands or a spoon to combine. Shape the mixture into two loaves (about 6 by 3 inches each) on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top of each loaf with half the ketchup.
  • Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers at least 160 degrees F, about 40 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 135.7 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 454.6 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

VEGETABLE MEATLOAF WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small zucchini, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
5 cloves garlic, smashed to a paste with coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (90 percent lean)
1 cup panko (coarse Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the zucchini, bell peppers, garlic paste and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are almost soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Whisk the egg and fresh herbs in a large bowl. Add the turkey, panko, grated cheese, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and the cooled vegetables; mix until just combined.
  • Gently press the mixture into a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a small bowl; brush the mixture over the entire loaf. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

TURKEY VEGGIE MEATLOAF CUPS



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This super-delicious and incredibly easy recipe has become one of my absolute favorites. I pass it on to everyone I know, and they all rave about it too!

Provided by Amy Holmberg

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups coarsely chopped zucchini
1 ½ cups coarsely chopped onions
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 pound extra lean ground turkey
½ cup uncooked couscous
1 egg
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ cup barbecue sauce, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 20 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Place zucchini, onions, and red bell pepper into a food processor, and pulse several times until finely chopped but not liquefied. Place the vegetables into a bowl, and mix in ground turkey, couscous, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard until thoroughly combined. Fill each prepared muffin cup about 3/4 full. Top each cup with about 1 teaspoon of barbecue sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, about 25 minutes. Internal temperature of a muffin measured by an instant-read meat thermometer should be at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 46.7 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 244.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Garlic     Mushroom     turkey     Bake     Sauté     Spice     Fall     Healthy     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium carrot, cut into 1/8-inch dice
3/4 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and very finely chopped in a food processor
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon ketchup
1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs (from 2 slices firm white sandwich bread)
1/3 cup 1% milk
1 whole large egg, lightly beaten
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 1/4 pound ground turkey (mix of dark and light meat)
Accompaniment:roasted red pepper tomato sauce or ketchup
Special Equipment
a meat thermometer or an instant-read thermometer

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Cook onion and garlic in oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until onion is softened, about 2 minutes. Add carrot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated and they are very tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, parsley, and 3 tablespoons ketchup, then transfer vegetables to a large bowl and cool.
  • Stir together bread crumbs and milk in a small bowl and let stand 5 minutes. Stir in egg and egg white, then add to vegetables. Add turkey and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to vegetable mixture and mix well with your hands. (Mixture will be very moist.)
  • Form into a 9- by 5-inch oval loaf in a lightly oiled 13- by 9- by 2-inch metal baking pan and brush meatloaf evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons ketchup. Bake in middle of oven until thermometer inserted into meatloaf registers 170°F, 50 to 55 minutes.
  • Let meatloaf stand 5 minutes before serving.

TURKEY AND VEGETABLE LOAF



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This impressive-looking turkey meatloaf is flavored with herbs and a layer of juicy tomatoes and zucchini. As well as the presentation, the baking method caught my attention. It's baked in a water bath to retain the moisture of the ground turkey. The recipe calls for all fresh herbs but dried could certainly be substitute at a ratio of 1 tablespoon fresh = 1 teaspoon dried.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 lbs lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, minced
1 egg white, beaten lightly
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF and line a non-stick loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Place the onion, garlic, turkey and herbs in a bowl. Mix together with your hands then add the egg white to bind.
  • Press 1/2 of mixture into preapred pan. Arrange sliced zucchini and tomatoes over meat. Top with the rest of the turkey and press down firmly.
  • Cover with kitchen foil and place in a roasting pan. Pour in enough hot water to come halfway up the sides of the loaf pan.
  • Bake for 1-1 1/4 hours, removing foil during the last 20 minutes. Test by inserting a skewer in the center of loaf; juices should run clear. The loaf will also shrink away from the sides when done.
  • Remove from pan and transfer to a warm platter. Serve with warmed tomato sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.9, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 119.5, Sodium 158.1, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 28.2

Tips:

  • For a flavorful meatloaf, use a combination of ground turkey and ground beef. The turkey will help to keep the meatloaf moist, while the beef will add a rich flavor.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough and dense. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your meatloaf. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, bell peppers, and zucchini.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings. You can use a simple blend of salt and pepper, or you can add herbs and spices like garlic, onion, paprika, or chili powder.
  • Cook the meatloaf at a low temperature for a longer period of time. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and prevent it from drying out.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the meatloaf to hold its shape.

Conclusion:

Turkey and vegetable meatloaf is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little creativity, you can make a meatloaf that the whole family will love.

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