Italian-Style Turkey Meat Loaf

Health score
20%
Italian-Style Turkey Meat Loaf
65 min.
6
274kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Italian-Style Turkey Meat Loaf! This dish is not just a meal; it's a celebration of flavors that brings the warmth of Italian cooking right to your kitchen. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, this meat loaf is a healthier twist on a classic favorite, featuring lean ground turkey that is both nutritious and satisfying.

Imagine the aroma of fresh parsley, garlic, and oregano wafting through your home as this dish bakes to perfection. The combination of ingredients creates a moist and flavorful loaf that is sure to impress your family and friends. Topped with a tangy layer of ketchup, it offers a delightful contrast to the savory filling, making each bite a burst of flavor.

Not only is this meat loaf delicious, but it also packs a punch with 61% of its calories coming from protein, making it a great option for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing taste. With just 65 minutes from prep to plate, you can easily whip up this dish on a busy weeknight or serve it at your next dinner party.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. Your Italian-Style Turkey Meat Loaf awaits!

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh finely chopped
  • teaspoon garlic powder 
  • tablespoons catsup 
  • pounds pd of ground turkey lean (93 percent)
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • teaspoon onion powder 
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.5 cup parmesan grated
  • teaspoon salt 
  • slices sandwich bread white firm

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with foil and mist with cooking spray. Mash bread together with milk in a large bowl until smooth.
  2. Add turkey, Parmesan, parsley, eggs, salt, onion and garlic powders, oregano and 2 Tbsp. ketchup to bowl; mix well. Form into a 9-by-5-inch loaf on baking sheet.
  3. Spread remaining ketchup on top.
  4. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of meat loaf registers 165F, 45 to 50 minutes. Turn broiler to high and broil meat loaf to crisp exterior, 1 to 3 minutes.
  5. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories274kcal
Protein61.29%
Fat24.06%
Carbs14.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.3
Glycemic Load
3.22
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
21.348260838053%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
5.39mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.37mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:274.17kcal
13.71%
Fat:7.37g
11.33%
Saturated Fat:2.9g
18.1%
Carbohydrates:10.09g
3.36%
Net Carbohydrates:9.53g
3.47%
Sugar:4.33g
4.81%
Cholesterol:152.05mg
50.68%
Sodium:803.55mg
34.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:42.21g
84.43%
Vitamin B3:15.39mg
76.94%
Vitamin B6:1.39mg
69.28%
Selenium:42.82µg
61.18%
Phosphorus:462.72mg
46.27%
Vitamin K:43.78µg
41.69%
Zinc:3.31mg
22.07%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.22%
Vitamin B12:1.07µg
17.91%
Vitamin B5:1.73mg
17.33%
Potassium:571.23mg
16.32%
Calcium:155.56mg
15.56%
Magnesium:57.86mg
14.46%
Iron:2.18mg
12.11%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.65%
Vitamin A:502.66IU
10.05%
Folate:36.15µg
9.04%
Vitamin D:1.09µg
7.28%
Copper:0.14mg
6.82%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.54%
Vitamin C:4.03mg
4.89%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.17%
Fiber:0.56g
2.23%
Source:My Recipes