Best 2 Healthy Turkey Loaf Recipes

Turkey loaf is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great option for those looking for a healthy and flavorful meal. With its lean protein, essential vitamins, and minerals, turkey loaf is a nutritious and satisfying choice. Additionally, turkey loaf is incredibly easy to make and can be customized to suit your individual taste preferences. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty and comforting dish for a special occasion, turkey loaf is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY TURKEY LOAF

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Whipped up this low fat number while on a diet/workout program. GREAT beef meatloaf substitute. My husband, the meatloaf lover, just LOVES this loaf and it is SO easy to mix up, freeze and bake later for a quick meal!

Provided by SUSAN E. MURPHY

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

½ pound ground turkey
1 egg
¼ cup salsa
⅛ cup chopped red bell pepper
⅛ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
lemon pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl combine the turkey, egg, salsa, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, bread crumbs and lemon pepper. Mix well with hands until blended. Roll into a small loaf and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 174.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

HEALTHY TURKEY MEAT LOAF (LOW FAT, CARB AND GLYCEMIC)

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Make and share this Healthy Turkey Meat Loaf (Low Fat, Carb and Glycemic) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rainismoi

Categories Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground turkey
1 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup carrot
2 egg whites, whisked
3/4 cup oatmeal
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, divided
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder (optional)
6 ounces tomato sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon Agave

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350. Combine tukey, onion, egg whites, oatmeal, carrots, 1tsp of seasoning and cayenne. place mixture into 9 inch loaf pan.
in another bowl whisk tomato paste, vinegar, garlic, remaining 1 tsp seasoning and agave. Spread over meatloaf. Bake for 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.7, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 78.2, Sodium 331.8, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 27.3

Tips:

If you don't have dried rosemary or sage, you can use 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary or sage, minced.
If you don't have poultry seasoning, you can use a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
If you don't have a meatloaf pan, you can use a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
To make sure the turkey loaf is cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the center of the loaf. The internal temperature should read 165 degrees F.
Let the turkey loaf cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Turkey loaf is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meatloaf. It's packed with protein and flavor, and it's a great way to use up leftover turkey. This recipe is easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give turkey loaf a try.