Layered Turkey Loaf Recipe

Name: Layered Turkey Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 medium zucchini, shredded; 1 large carrot, shredded; 1 large red or green bell pepper, chopped fine; 1 large onion, chopped fine; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 lb. ground turkey; 1 1/2 c. rye bread crumbs; 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley; 1 tsp. salt; 3/4 tsp. ground thyme; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1 egg, lightly beaten; zucchini and carrot slivers (optional)

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium zucchini, shredded
1 large carrot, shredded
1 large red or green bell pepper, chopped fine
1 large onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 lb. ground turkey
1 1/2 c. rye bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. ground thyme
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
zucchini and carrot slivers (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Lightly grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
3
In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
4
Stir in zucchini, carrot, bell pepper, onion and garlic.
5
Saute until vegetables are softened, 4 to 5 minutes; set aside.
6
In large bowl, combine turkey and next 6 ingredients.
7
Press 1/3 turkey mixture into prepared pan.
8
Spread half the vegetable mixture over turkey, pressing down.
9
Repeat with remaining turkey and vegetables, ending with turkey.
10
Cover pan with foil; bake until loaf has shrunk from edges of pan and juices run clear, about 1 1/2 hours.
11
Let stand 10 minutes, drain.
12
To remove, invert pan over serving plate.
13
Garnish, if desired, with zucchini and carrot slivers.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 medium zucchini, shredded, 1 large carrot, shredded, 1 large red or green bell pepper, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Layered Turkey Loaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Layered Turkey Loaf

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