Best 7 Garden Vegetable Turkey Meatloaf Recipes

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Garden vegetable turkey meatloaf is a highly flavorful and nutritious dish made with ground turkey, an assortment of colorful vegetables, and traditional meatloaf seasonings. This delicious and wholesome recipe is not only a hit with adults but also a great way to introduce kids to healthy eating. With its vibrant colors and textures, garden vegetable turkey meatloaf is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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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

TURKEY AND VEGETABLE MEAT LOAF



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For a lighter meatloaf, try making it with ground turkey! It will be so moist and delicious that it will become a favorite for your family.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/2 cups crushed saltines (about 45 crackers)
3/4 cup ketchup, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons ground mustard, divided
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the onion, carrots and celery in oil until tender. In a large bowl, combine the onion mixture, cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup ketchup, parsley, egg, 2 teaspoons mustard, salt, garlic and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. , Shape into a loaf. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. , In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and remaining ketchup and mustard until smooth. Spoon over meat loaf. Bake 10-20 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 1158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

TURKEY MEATLOAF



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Try Ina Garten's Turkey Meatloaf recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network for a leaner take on the American classic.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups chopped yellow onions (2 large onions)
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried)
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
5 pounds ground turkey breast
1 1/2 cups plain dry bread crumbs
3 extra-large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In a medium saute pan, over medium-low heat, cook the onions, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme until translucent, but not browned, approximately 15 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste and mix well. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, and onion mixture in a large bowl. Mix well and shape into a rectangular loaf on an ungreased sheet pan. Spread the ketchup evenly on top. Bake for 1 1/2 hours until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F. and the meatloaf is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven under the meatloaf will keep the top from cracking.) Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold in a sandwich.

TURKEY VEGGIE MEATLOAF



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(Adapted from LiteCook on CookKosher.Com)

Provided by Miriam Pascal, OvertimeCook.Com

Categories     Main

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-2 Tablespoons oil, for frying
1 onion, peeled and finely diced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 celery stalks, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ tsp dried thyme
1 lb ground turkey
1 egg
3 Tbsp bread crumbs or passover crumbs
¼ cup barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9x13 pan or a loaf pan and set aside.
  • In a large pan over medium-low heat, saute the onions, garlic, celery, red pepper, salt, pepper and thyme in oil until soft and translucent, about 10-20 minutes. Stir occasionally so the mixture doesn't burn. Set aside to cool.
  • Combine the vegetable mixture with the ground turkey, egg and crumbs. Mix to combine.
  • Place the mixture in the prepared pan and pour the barbecue sauce over it.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes for a flatter pan like a 9x13, and about an hour for a loaf pan.
  • Remove from oven and serve immediately.

BEST TURKEY MEATLOAF



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After much trial and error trying to make a more healthy meatloaf, I came up with this recipe. It is important to make this on a baking sheet so the liquids can be drained off the meatloaf. Also, do not put the topping on before the meatloaf has cooked for 30 minutes. Turkey creates a lot of juices, so if you put the topping on first it will become watery and runny.

Provided by isabella104

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds ground turkey
¾ cup crushed buttery round crackers
½ cup milk
1 small onion, chopped
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a jelly roll pan.
  • Mix ground turkey, buttery round cracker crumbs, milk, onion, egg, salt, garlic, and black pepper in a bowl; shape into a loaf and place on the prepared jelly roll pan.
  • Mix ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl; set aside.
  • Bake meatloaf in preheated oven for 30 minutes; remove from oven and drain liquids. Top meatloaf with ketchup topping. Return loaf to oven and continue baking until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 84.5 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 880.8 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

GARDEN VEGETABLE TURKEY MEATLOAF



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The oatmeal and chili sauce were inspired by another recipe I found on RecipeZaar, but I added an assortment of vegetables to add color, texture, flavor, and nutrition. I like to use the Uncle Sam oatmeal because it contains flax seeds and wheat flakes along with the oats, but you can use any rolled oats or instant plain oatmeal you have on hand.

Provided by BxChick

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground turkey breast
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet instant plain oatmeal
1/4 cup skim milk
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup shredded zucchini, excess water squeezed out
1/2 cup shredded carrot
3 button mushrooms, chopped
1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped, excess water squeezed out
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup chili sauce
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Empty packet of oatmeal into a small bowl and add milk. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a small sauté pan. Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft.
  • Add rest of the vegetables and cook until soft and some of the liquid has evaporated.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix ground turkey, oatmeal mixture, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce and sauteed veggies until well combined. Form into a loaf shape and place in a greased loaf pan or on a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350°F until internal temperature reaches 140°F Raise oven temperature to 450°F and bake until internal temperature reaches 180°, and the outside of the loaf forms a nice crust.

LOW-FAT TURKEY-IN-THE-GARDEN MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Low-Fat Turkey-in-the-Garden Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey or 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed,drained
1 cup quick oats or 1 cup old fashioned oats, uncooked
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/3 cup nonfat milk
2 egg whites or 1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine in a large mixing bowl the turkey or beef, the spinach, which has been squeezed to drain, the oats, onion, carrots, egg, milk, herbs (mixture of oregano, basil and thyme), salt and pepper.
  • Use a three-tined kitchen granny fork or wooden mixing fork to blend the meat ingredients.
  • Pat into a 9x5-inch loaf pan that has been sprayed with a no-stick oil product, or shape into a loaf and place in the middle of a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • Bake 1 hour or until a thermometer registers 170 degrees and the center is no longer pink.
  • If substituting beef for turkey, bake 50 to 55 minutes and thermometer should register 160 degrees internal temperature (tip not touching baking dish).
  • Let loaf stand out of the oven for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.4, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 58.9, Sodium 99.4, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.7, Protein 20.8

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use Fresh Vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your meatloaf a better flavor and texture. If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, you can use frozen or canned vegetables. Just be sure to drain and rinse them before using.
  • Don't Overmix the Meatloaf: Overmixing the meatloaf can make it tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined. If you overmix it, you will work the gluten in the flour too much, which will make the meatloaf tough.
  • Use a Loaf Pan: A loaf pan will help to keep the meatloaf moist and prevent it from falling apart. If you don't have a loaf pan, you can also use a baking dish.
  • Bake the Meatloaf at the Right Temperature: The meatloaf should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Garden Vegetable Turkey Meatloaf is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy a classic comfort food. The meatloaf is packed with fresh vegetables, lean turkey, and flavorful spices. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or a salad.

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