For the vegetable filling, gather:
Vegetable or olive oilChopped onionRed peppercarrotgarlic cloves
For the meat mixture, you will need:
1 1/4 pounds ground turkey meat ( I use 93%)Panko Breadcrumbs (or regular dry bread crumbs)Chicken brothItalian parsleySalt and black pepper
Turkey Quinoa Meatloaf by replacing the breadcrumbs with an equal amount of (1/2 cup- 3/4 cup) cooked quinoa. Using quinoa also makes it a gluten-free alternative.BBQ Turkey Meatloaf by replacing the ketchup with an equal amount of your favorite BBQ sauce. Turkey Meatloaf with Mushrooms by replacing the peppers with an equal amount of mushrooms, such as my Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms. PRO TIP: Since mushrooms have a higher water content than peppers, cook these in the skillet before adding the onions, until their juices evaporate. This way, you won’t end up with a soggy meatloaf.Gluten-free Ground Turkey With Oats by replacing the breadcrumbs with an equal amount of gluten-free certified Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (I use Trader Joe’s brand oats)Turkey Spinach Meatloaf by adding one 10 oz package of frozen, chopped spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dryTurkey Zucchini Meatloaf by replacing the grated carrots with an equal amount of grated zucchini. PRO TIP: Make sure to ring out the extra moisture in the grated zucchini with a clean kitchen towel before adding to your skillet to rid of too much liquid.Turkey Veggie Meatloaf by replacing the onions, peppers, and grated carrot with an equal amount of any three of your favorite vegetablesCheesy Meatloaf by adding ½ cup grated white cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmigiana cheese to the turkey mixtureWant a very low-fat meatloaf? Use 99% lean ground turkey instead.Want to make mini meatloaves? Scoop the healthy ground turkey meatloaf into a 12 cup muffin tin using a large ice cream scoop. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.Want to make this recipe Paleo or Whole30? Replace the panko breadcrumbs with ½ cup almond flour, replace the Worcestershire sauce with Coconut Aminos, and use a Paleo/Whole30 approved ketchup for the glaze. The higher fat content in almond flour will also add even more moisture to your meatloaf recipe!Not a fan of the Worcestershire sauce? For a no Worcestershire sauce version, simply omit using it or substitute it with the same amount of coconut aminos or soy sauce.
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This recipe was originally published in May 2019. It is updated in August 2021 with additional helpful information and no changes to the originally published recipe.
