Everyone loves comfort food and meatloaf is a perfect choice.
By switching out the ground beef and switching in 93% lean ground turkey, along with flavorful fresh and dried herbs, this is a tasty Mediterranean version of your favorite dinner dish!
Mediterranean Turkey & Herb Meatloaf
Kids can help by cracking the eggs, measuring the dried herbs, and stirring everything together, with supervision.
Makes 6-8 servings
1-1/2 pounds Lean ground turkey, 93% lean
½ large Bell pepper, any color, chopped
1 medium Red onion, chopped
2 large Eggs
2 slices Whole grain bread, cut up into tiny pieces
¾ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Black pepper
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
1 teaspoon Dried basil
¼ cup Fresh parsley, chopped then measured
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
Pinch Red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons Tomato paste
½-3/4 cups Water, to mix with tomato paste
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Get out a meatloaf-shaped pan, approx. 9 x 6 inches
- Prepare and place all ingredients, except tomato paste and water, into a large, mixing bowl.
- With very clean hands or a big wooden spoon, mix ingredients well.
- Spray pan lightly with oil.
- Shape meatloaf and place into the pan.
- Whisk together tomato paste and water, then pour ½ over the top of meatloaf and spread evenly. Save the rest for serving over cooked meatloaf.
- Bake for 70-75 minutes in the oven. Meatloaf is cooked when a meat thermometer inserted into the middle reads 170 degrees.
Featured Nutrition:
- Lean ground turkey is rich in protein and vitamin B-6
- Fresh eggs are rich in protein and vitamin D
- Fresh parsley is rich in vitamins C and A
- Red pepper flakes are anti-inflammatory and may increase metabolism a little
A Mediterranean Twist & Healthy Aging
There are a host of benefits for healthy aging that await you when you ‘twist’ your recipes in the direction of Mediterranean. Ingredients matter to what you enjoy as flavors in your food and they matter to how your body will grow older and stay stronger. Grab a copy of my free Mediterranean menus here. Grab a copy of my Mediterranean Pantry & Shopping Lists here. Both will guide you to tastier and healthier choices, Mediterranean style!
What side dishes will you have with your Mediterranean Meatloaf?