Veggie Packed Turkey Meatloaf W/ Creole Sauce

Name: Veggie Packed Turkey Meatloaf W/ Creole Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1 medium carrot, shredded; 1 small zucchini, shredded and squeezed dry; 1 small onion, chopped; 12 bell pepper, finely chopped (red or green); 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 2 medium eggs; ½ tablespoon sesame seeds; 2 cups water; 1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste; 30 ml sugar substitute (liquid) or ½ cup sugar; ½ cup cider vinegar; 1 ½ cups celery, chopped; ½ cup onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning

Servings: persons

1 lb ground turkey
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 small zucchini, shredded and squeezed dry
1 small onion, chopped
12 bell pepper, finely chopped (red or green)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 medium eggs
½ tablespoon sesame seeds
2 cups water
1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
30 ml sugar substitute (liquid) or ½ cup sugar
½ cup cider vinegar
1 ½ cups celery, chopped
½ cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon italian seasoning

1
Place all ingredients for the sauce into a sauce pan and bring the mixture to a boil.
2
Reduce the heat to simmer, cover and cook for 2 hours.
3
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
4
Spray a pan with nonstick cooking spray.
5
Crumble the ground meat into a large bowl; add the shredded carrots, zucchini, onion and pepper.
6
Add the Italian seasoning, sesame seeds, bread crumbs and Worcestershire sauce.
7
Mix ingredients lightly with a fork until well blended.
8
Form into loaf and cook uncovered for 60 minutes or until done.
9
At the end of the cooking time, check the sauce for thickness.If the sauce is thin, thicken it with 1/4 cup cornstarch dissolved in cup of water.
10
Serve immediately with Creole Sauce.

531

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground turkey, 1 medium carrot, shredded, 1 small zucchini, shredded and squeezed dry, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Veggie Packed Turkey Meatloaf W/ Creole Sauce 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!