Best 7 Turkey And Zucchini Meatloaf Recipes

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Turkey and zucchini meatloaf is a lean and flavorful dish that is perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. Turkey meat is a good source of protein and low in saturated fat, while zucchini is a low-calorie vegetable that is packed with vitamins and minerals. Combining these two ingredients creates a delicious and nutritious meatloaf that is sure to please the whole family.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY AND ZUCCHINI MEATLOAF



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Provided by Danalaila

Categories     Entrees

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1.3 pounds ground turkey
3/4 zucchini (peeled and grated on a cheese grater)
1/2 large onion - (chopped small)
3 garlic cloves (diced)
1/2 cup panko italian style breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
5 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 chicken broth
1-2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 flat leaf parsely (chopped)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a sauté pan on medium heat add the oil, onion and some salt and cook about 6 minutes and then add in the garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Next add in the zucchini, thyme, chicken broth, worcestershire , 3 tablespoons of the ketchup, parsley and some salt and pepper and mix and cook about 5 minutes and then turn off the heat and let cool.
  • Next in a large mixing bowl add the ground turkey, egg, parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and some salt and pepper and then add in the zucchini mixture and mix well to combine .
  • Then on a baking sheet lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray put on the turkey mixture and mold it with your hands into a loaf shape. Then take the other 2 tablespoons of ketchup and spread it evenly over the top of the loaf.
  • Bake at 375 deggrees for 25 -30 minutes or until done and enjoy!
  • This is the best meatloaf recipe ever!!! I don't care for meatloaf that much and neither does my daughter - so I created this one night and we were blown away on how amazing it was!!!!

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 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

ZUCCHINI RANCH MEATLOAF



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This meatloaf is moist, delicious, and a great way to sneak in some vegetables to your weekday dinners. Feel free to use whatever combination of meats based on your personal tastes or what's on sale at the supermarket. This is an often-requested recipe in my house and my husband still doesn't know about the zucchini in this recipe!

Provided by Jamie Justice Yost

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground turkey
¾ cup shredded zucchini
½ cup diced onions
½ green bell pepper, diced
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup steak sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix the ground beef, ground turkey, zucchini, onions, green bell pepper, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, and ranch dressing mix until well combined. Form the mixture into a loaf in the middle of the prepared baking dish.
  • Stir together the ketchup and steak sauce in a small bowl. Pour the sauce over the top of the meatloaf. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 113.9 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 701.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

TURKEY AND ZUCCHINI MEATLOAF



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This is one of the most moist and flavorful meat loaves I've come across. I've never cared for meat loaves, but my husband loves the stuff, and this is one we both enjoy eating!

Provided by Coppiecat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb lean ground turkey
1 1/2 cups zucchini, shredded
1 1/2 cups portabella mushrooms, finely chopped
1 egg
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 -2 tablespoon powdered ranch dressing mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine all ingredients, kneading it with your hands until well incorporated, and form into a ball or loaf.
  • Place in a bread pan or small casserole dish.
  • The loaf will retain its shape regardless of the dish it is cooked inches The larger the dish, the less fat is stored in the loaf while cooking.
  • Cook uncovered 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.8, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 142.5, Sodium 328.3, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 26.4

BEEF, TURKEY AND ZUCCHINI MEATLOAF



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Another way to use up lots of zucchini. I add ground beef to my turkey loaf for flavor. The glaze makes this deliciously different.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground turkey
1/4 lb ground beef
1 cup coarsely grated zucchini
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup peach preserves
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine first 10 ingredients in large bowl and mix well. Shape mixture on rimmed baking sheet into 8x4x2-inch loaf.
  • Bake meat loaf 45 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Stir preserves and mustard in small bowl to blend. Spread glaze over top of meat loaf.
  • Return to oven; bake until thermometer inserted into center registers 165°F, about 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.7, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 80.9, Sodium 528.4, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 6.3, Protein 14.9

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED TURKEY MEATLOAF RECIPE BY TASTY



Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, lean ground turkey, zucchini, yellow onion, garlic cloves, egg, dijon mustard, honey, Sauce, panko bread crumbs, salt, pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, fresh parsley, mozzarella cheese, parsley

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 cup zucchini, shredded, squeezed gently of excess moisture with kitchen towels
1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
1 egg, whisked
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons Sauce
½ cup panko bread crumbs
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 slices mozzarella cheese
parsley, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Set aside.
  • Make the meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, zucchini, onion, garlic, egg, Dijon mustard, honey, 2 tablespoons of the tomato sauce, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and parsley. Mix well.
  • Add half of the meatloaf mixture to a greased loaf pan and flatten to form an even layer.
  • Layer the cheese over the meatloaf layer. Top with the rest of the meatloaf and smooth the top.
  • Top the meatloaf with half of the tomato sauce mixture, using a spoon or rubber spatula to spread evenly. Reserve the rest of the tomato sauce.
  • Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reads 160˚F (70˚C) when tested with a meat thermometer.
  • When the meatloaf is cooked through, warm the reserved tomato sauce in the microwave or a skillet, then drizzle on top of the meatloaf.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite sides. (We used mashed sweet potatoes and asparagus.)
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 17 grams

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking the meatloaf.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meatloaf. It should reach 160°F (71°C) for poultry and 165°F (74°C) for ground beef or pork.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices redistribute and keep the meatloaf moist.
  • Serve the meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
  • For a healthier version of the meatloaf, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef or pork.
  • You can also add other vegetables to the meatloaf, such as chopped carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
  • If you don't have zucchini, you can substitute another type of vegetable, such as chopped spinach, mushrooms, or eggplant.

Conclusion:

Turkey and zucchini meatloaf is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal option. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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