Best 7 Lighter Turkey Apple And Sage Meatloaf Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious and flavorful meatloaf that is not only satisfying but also lighter and healthier? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to cooking the perfect turkey apple and sage meatloaf. This delectable dish combines the lean protein of turkey with the sweet and tangy flavors of apples and the aromatic herb, sage. In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey, providing you with step-by-step instructions, essential tips, and variations to create a mouthwatering meatloaf that is sure to impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a delightful cooking adventure.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LIGHTER TURKEY, APPLE, AND SAGE MEATLOAF



Lighter Turkey, Apple, and Sage Meatloaf image

Put a lighter spin on meatloaf with ground turkey that borrows delicious flavors of fall from apple, sage, ginger, and maple syrup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces fresh sourdough bread, trimmed of crust and cut into slices
1 piece peeled fresh ginger (1 1/2 inches), coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 small onions, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 green apples (1 cored, peeled, and coarsely chopped; 1 whole)
2 large eggs, beaten
3 pounds ground turkey
4 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh sage, plus leaves for garnish
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Process bread in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. (You should have about 2 cups.) Transfer to a large bowl. Put ginger and garlic in the food processor; process until chopped. Add onion and chopped apple; puree. Transfer to the bowl with breadcrumbs. Add eggs, turkey, sage, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands.
  • Transfer to a 12 3/4-by-4 1/2-by-3 1/4-inch terrine mold. Peel and core remaining apple. Cut into 1/8-inch-thick rings. Arrange apples on top of loaf. Bake until bubbling around corners, about 30 minutes. Cover, and bake until apples are soft and translucent, about 15 minutes. Uncover; brush with maple syrup. Bake until loaf is no longer pink in center, about 10 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

APPLE AND SAGE TURKEY



Apple and Sage Turkey image

Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (14 to 15-pound) fresh turkey
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 fresh sage leaves
1 orange, halved
1 head garlic, end trimmed
2 medium red onions, peeled and quartered
3 medium Pink Lady, apples, cored and halved
No Recipe Recipe: Simple Gravy, recipe follows
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Chicken broth
A few fresh sage leaves
Apple juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Nutmeg

Steps:

  • For the turkey: Heat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Remove the turkey from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature white oven heats, about 30 to 45 minutes. Discard the giblets and reserve neck. Rinse out the turkey's cavity and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the turkey all over with 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil; season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Put the sage leaves under skin. Season the cavity with salt and pepper, squeeze 1/2 of the orange all over the bird and put the other half inside the cavity along with the garlic.
  • Arrange the turkey in a large roasting pan and roast until the skin is golden brown, about 20 to 30 minutes. Put the neck, onions, and apples in a bowl and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Reduce the oven the temperature to 350 degrees F and add the apples, onions and turkey neck to the roasting pan. Baste with pan drippings about every 45 minutes. Roast the turkey until the internal temperature of the inner thigh reaches 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Remove from the oven to a cutting board and let rest uncovered, at least 30 minutes, while you prepare the gravy. Remove apples and the onions to a serving platter. Carve the turkey and arrange on the serving platter. Serve with the Simple Gravy.
  • No Recipe Recipe: Simple Gravy:
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When it foams, whisk in the flour until smooth. Cook until the flour loses its raw flavor and turns peanut color, about 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in chicken broth until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook until it becomes a light tan color.
  • Meanwhile, remove the turkey from roasting pan and set aside to rest. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings from roasting pan. Put the pan on the stovetop over medium heat. When pan juices are hot, add the sage leaves and fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove the neck bone. Add a big splash of apple juice and scrape up the browned bits at the bottom of the pan.
  • Strain this liquid into the thickened chicken broth mixture and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for a few minutes until thick and creamy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with your turkey and sides.

SAGE MEAT LOAF



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"As a child, I loved coming home from school to the aroma of Mom's meat loaf baking in he oven. I've never tasted another meat loaf quite as good as this recipe." -Emily Dennis Hancock, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup crushed saltines
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat meat mixture into an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes., Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and nutmeg; spread over top. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

SAVORY MEATLOAF (LIGHTER RECIPE)



Savory Meatloaf (lighter recipe) image

Just like mom's, but better for you, thanks to ground turkey and reduced-fat dairy and egg products.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, finely chopped, or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product
3 slices bread, torn into small pieces
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup ketchup, chili sauce or barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix all ingredients except ketchup. Spread mixture in ungreased loaf pan, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 or 9x5x3 inches, or shape into 9x5-inch loaf in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Spread ketchup over top.
  • Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of loaf. Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until thermometer reads 180°F.
  • Let stand 5 minutes; remove from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg

SAGE TURKEY MEATLOAVES WITH GRAVY



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Enjoy these meatloaves made using turkey, apple and Progresso® bread crumbs. Serve with gravy that's made using Progresso® chicken broth - a wonderful Italian dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lb ground turkey breast
1 cup shredded peeled apple (1 medium)
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup apple cider
1 cup Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 tablespoon light stick butter
1 large sweet onion, sliced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray broiler pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix turkey, apple, bread crumbs, sage, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Shape mixture into 6 oval-shaped loaves. Place on pan
  • Bake uncovered 25 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaves reads 165°F.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat cider and broth to boiling; boil about 20 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup. In large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat; add onion. Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown; set aside. In small bowl, stir cornstarch, water and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt with whisk; add to reduced cider mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Stir in onion. Serve meatloaves with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg

APPLE TURKEY LOAF



Apple Turkey Loaf image

From Sunset's Low Cholesterol Cookbook. Spices, tart green apples and ground turkey breast makes for a lean, moist meatloaf that's delicious hot or cold.

Provided by nemokitty

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon margarine
2 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs turkey breast, skinned and ground
1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
2 egg whites
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup nonfat milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt margarine in 12 inch skiller over medium heat. Add apples and onion. Cook until onion is soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Let cool, scrape into a large bowl and mix in turkey and all the spices, parsley, egg whites, bread crumbs and milk. Pat into a 9x5 loaf pan. Bake til brown on top and no longer pink, about 1 hour.
  • Drain fat from loaf pan, invert pan and turn loaf onto a platter.

TURKEY AND STUFFING MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY



Turkey And Stuffing Meatloaf Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: unsalted butter, unseasoned stuffing mix, chicken stock, yellow onion, celery, carrot, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, McCormick® Rubbed Sage, ground turkey, large egg, jellied whole-berry cranberry sauce, ketchup, dijon mustard, kosher salt

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
1 ½ cups unseasoned stuffing mix
¾ cup chicken stock
1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
½ cup celery, finely diced
½ cup carrot, finely diced
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 ¼ teaspoons McCormick® Rubbed Sage, divided
1 ½ lb ground turkey
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup jellied whole-berry cranberry sauce
¼ cup ketchup
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9 x 5-inch (22 x 12 cm) loaf pan with butter and line the pan with a piece of parchment paper, leaving overhang on the 2 long sides.
  • Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon ground sage. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool for 15 minutes.
  • While the vegetables cool, stir together the stuffing mix and chicken stock in a medium bowl.. Let sit for 15 minutes, until the stuffing mix is soggy and has absorbed all of the liquid.
  • Once the vegetables have cooled, add the soaked stuffing mix, ground turkey, remaining teaspoon salt, remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper, remaining ¾ teaspoon ground sage, and the egg. Mix until well combined. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan, pressing down to smooth the top.
  • Bake the turkey and stuffing loaf for 25 minutes.
  • While the meatloaf loaf bakes, make the glaze: In a medium bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, ketchup, and mustard.
  • Pour the glaze over the meatloaf, then return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature 165°F (75°C).
  • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then use the parchment to carefully lift out the meatloaf and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 1-inch-thick slices and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 11 grams

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, form the meatloaf mixture into a compact, oval shape.
  • Press the meatloaf firmly into the prepared loaf pan to prevent it from falling apart during baking.
  • Bake the meatloaf uncovered for the first 30 minutes to allow the top to brown.
  • Cover the meatloaf with foil during the remaining baking time to prevent it from over-browning.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
  • Serve the meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

This lighter version of turkey, apple, and sage meatloaf is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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