Hidden Veggie Turkey Meatloaves
Hidden Veggie Turkey Meatloaves
Ingredients
For the Turkey Meatloaves
- 1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
- 1 cup zucchini, grated, excess moisture squeezed out
- 1/2 cup carrot, grated
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, grated zucchini (ensure it's well-squeezed to remove excess water), grated carrot, finely diced yellow onion, minced garlic, large egg, plain breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaves tough.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into an oval or mini loaf shape, approximately 4-5 inches long and 2 inches wide. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Bake the meatloaves in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
While the meatloaves are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
After 20 minutes, remove the meatloaves from the oven. Spoon or brush a generous amount of the prepared glaze over the top of each meatloaf, ensuring they are well coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Return the glazed meatloaves to the oven and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the glaze is slightly caramelized. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Once cooked, remove the meatloaves from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping them moist.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Hidden Veggie Turkey Meatloaves
Ingredients
For the Turkey Meatloaves
- 1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
- 1 cup zucchini, grated, excess moisture squeezed out
- 1/2 cup carrot, grated
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Glaze
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, grated zucchini (ensure it's well-squeezed to remove excess water), grated carrot, finely diced yellow onion, minced garlic, large egg, plain breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaves tough.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into an oval or mini loaf shape, approximately 4-5 inches long and 2 inches wide. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake the meatloaves in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
While the meatloaves are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, light brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
After 20 minutes, remove the meatloaves from the oven. Spoon or brush a generous amount of the prepared glaze over the top of each meatloaf, ensuring they are well coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Return the glazed meatloaves to the oven and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the glaze is slightly caramelized. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Once cooked, remove the meatloaves from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping them moist.
⏱️ 5 min