Low-Fat Turkey-In-The-Garden Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Low-Fat Turkey-In-The-Garden Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey or 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed,drained; 1 cup quick oats or 1 cup old fashioned oats, uncooked; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup shredded carrot; 1/3 cup nonfat milk; 2 egg whites or 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt (optional); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Combine in a large mixing bowl the turkey or beef, the spinach, which has been squeezed to drain, the oats, onion, carrots, egg, milk, herbs (mixture of oregano, basil and thyme), salt and pepper.
3
Use a three-tined kitchen granny fork or wooden mixing fork to blend the meat ingredients.
4
Pat into a 9x5-inch loaf pan that has been sprayed with a no-stick oil product, or shape into a loaf and place in the middle of a 13x9-inch baking pan.
5
Bake 1 hour or until a thermometer registers 170 degrees and the center is no longer pink.
6
If substituting beef for turkey, bake 50 to 55 minutes and thermometer should register 160 degrees internal temperature (tip not touching baking dish).
7
Let loaf stand out of the oven for 5 minutes before slicing.

491

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey or 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed,drained, 1 cup quick oats or 1 cup old fashioned oats, uncooked, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Low-Fat Turkey-In-The-Garden Meatloaf 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Low-Fat Turkey-In-The-Garden Meatloaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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