Nutty Turkey Meatloaf
Recipes Healthy Cooking Main Dish
Description
Make this healthier version of meatloaf. The meatloaf has a nutty flavor that makes it truly delicious and different.
Ingredients
3 T. butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 rib celery with leafy tops, finely chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and grated or finely chopped
1/4 c. dry sherry or white wine
1/4 c. chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1/4 c. pine nuts, toasted and chopped
1 1/2 lb. 94% lean ground turkey
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 t. freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 t. ground cloves
1 1/2 c. fresh breadcrumbs
1/3 c. milk
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 c. flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
8 - 10 sage leaves, thinly sliced
2 T. thyme, finely chopped
olive oil, for drizzling
Directions
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Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook onion, celery and carrots to very tender, about 10 minutes.
Add sherry or wine; let evaporate; cool.
Toast the pinenuts and hazelnuts together in a small pan; cool.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place ground turkey in a bowl; season with salt, pepper, nutmeg and cloves.
Moisten breadcrumbs with milk; squeeze out excess; add to meat along with the beaten egg. Add chopped parsley, sage, thyme, nuts and cooled vegetables; mix to combine.
Form one loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake 1 hour in the center of oven.