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A New Turkey Meatloaf WINNER

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I mentioned shortly before my fitness competition how excited I was for post show to be back in the kitchen, cooking up a storm! I have been experimenting with different (healthy and protein packed) recipes and I just must share this first recipe with you all because it was so easy to make, delicious, protein packed, and best of all, it lasted me about 5 days.

I am a big advocate for food that you can cook, and keep for leftovers in the fridge or freezer. This makes healthy eating SO easy, therefore no one should have the excuse “oh I didn’t have time to pack my lunch”

Well, make this meatloaf and after it is cooked, portion it out in Tupperware or zip lock bags, keep it in the fridge and throw it in a salad, toss it in between some whole grain bread, eat it alongside of some brown rice or whole grain pasta. It is just one dish, but it holds so much versatility!

If you know me, you know I am a HUGE fan of my healthy, clean turkey meatloaf recipe. I basically lived off of this recipe for a few months and still never got sick of it. I am always on the lookout for new flavor combinations for a good turkey meatloaf. There is something so comforting about making it (and eating it!)

I came across this recipe and modified it a bit and it turned out SO SO SO good!!! (dare I say even better than my first recipe?)

I had this meatloaf paired with some kale chips as well as a small salad that was topped with chickpeas, cucumbers and dried cranberries. The meatloaf was moist and delicious. It was one of those dishes that after every bite I really was astonished over how well the flavors came together. I believe it had to do something with the fact that the onions are cooked in a skillet with garlic beforehand. This really creates a sweet and almost caramel-y flavor throughout the meat. (RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PICTURES)
The recipe started by sauteing some onions in olive oil with fresh cloves of garlic. This created the most amazing smell throughout the kitchen. It was sweet and garlicky! Is there anything better than sauteed onions? They are by far one of my favorite ways to cook this vegetable!
Once the onions were a nice golden brown, into the same skillet went the tomato paste and chicken broth (can use veggie broth!)
After giving the ingredients a nice stir, I let the flavors come together in the skillet over a low heat.
When the onion mixture began to bubble, I poured it into a bowl for it to cool a bit while getting the rest of my ingredients together
Into the bowl (after about 5 or 6 minutes) went the turkey. I used 93/7 ground turkey. You could certainly use ground chicken breast or beef in this recipe as well!
I mixed in the egg, egg whites and oat bran into the turkey and onion mixture. Be careful not to over mix the meat so as to ensure complete tenderness!
I evenly poured the turkey into a greased loaf pan and topped it with a “Onefitfoodie” style topping.
  • Tomato paste
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Stevia
  • Little bit of water to make it a ‘sauce’

After one hour I took this beauty out of the oven and I was so ready to dig in.
I loved how the tomato paste atop of the meatloaf became crispy and the edges were slightly burned but not overcooked (I love the edges the best!)
I served up the turkey meatloaf with a salad that was topped with cucumbers, dried cranberries and chickpeas
The pictures here do not do the loaf justice. Just. Go. Make it. Tonight.

Terrific Turkey Meatloaf (Onefitfoodie style)

Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup, divided (I used tomato paste to cut the sugar down)
  • 1 3/4 pounds ground turkey, 97% lean
  • 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs (I used oatbran, can use oatmeal too!)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, broth, and 1 tablespoon ketchup tomato paste; transfer mixture to a large bowl, and cool.
  2. Add turkey, breadcrumbs (oat bran), egg, egg white, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to mixture in bowl, and mix well. (Mixture will be very moist.)
  3. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat lightly with cooking spray. Form the turkey mixture into a loaf, and place on the pan.I just placed the mixture in a loaf pan instead of a free form loaf on the cookie sheet. Either way would work! 
  4. Brush meatloaf evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons ketchup (tomato paste mixed with some Dijon mustard,stevia and a little water to make it more of a sauce). Bake 1 hour or until thermometer inserted into center registers 170°. Let meatloaf stand 5 minutes before serving.

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