The Healthy Good for You Meatloaf
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with "The Healthy Good for You Meatloaf," a wholesome twist on a comforting classic. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like lean ground turkey, grated zucchini, shredded carrots, and rolled oats, this dish offers a lighter, high-protein alternative to traditional meatloaf. Seasoned with bold flavors like smoked paprika, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian herbs, it’s as delicious as it is nutritious. Topped with a tangy tomato and unsweetened ketchup glaze, this recipe is baked to juicy perfection in under an hour. Perfect for busy families or meal-preppers, this healthy turkey meatloaf is sure to become a go-to favorite. Serve it alongside roasted veggies or a leafy green salad for the ultimate guilt-free comfort meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 1 egg
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1 small zucchini, grated and squeezed of excess liquid
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.25 cup unsweetened ketchup
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground turkey, rolled oats, egg, diced onion, shredded carrot, grated zucchini, and minced garlic.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Transfer the meatloaf mixture to the prepared loaf pan, pressing it down gently to create an even layer.
In a small bowl, stir together the tomato paste and unsweetened ketchup to make the glaze. Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Slice the meatloaf into portions, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.4 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 520 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 2600 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.0 g | ||
| Protein | 108.1 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 2819 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
