Tuscan Turkey Meatloaf
Yields: 8 servings | Serving size: 1 Slice | Calories: 184 | Previous Points: 3 | Points Plus: 5 | Total Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fats: 1 g | Trans Fats: 0 g | Cholesterol: 74 mg | Sodium: 394 mg | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Dietary fiber: 3 g | Sugars: 11 g | Protein: 18 g
Ingredients
- Meatloaf:
- 2 lbs ground turkey breast
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1-2 Tbsp fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil *I added this because the turkey breast is so lean; you don't want it to dry out.
- 1-2 cups marinara sauce, plus extra for serving.
- Marinara:
- 1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 15 oz can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar *optional
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Meatloaf Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, mix together ground turkey, egg whites, quinoa, skim milk, and cheese. Use your bare hands for best results. Then mix in salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, and parsley. Mix well and press into a lightly greased 9x5 loaf pan. Or you can form it into the shape of a loaf and bake in a 9x13 baking dish. Top with marinara sauce and bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. I like to serve it alongside some roasted cauliflower with some additional marinara on the side. Enjoy!
Marinara Directions:
Saute the onion and garlic in a medium size sauce pan for about five minutes or so. Just until the onions soften and the garlic is fragrant. Add in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and crushed tomatoes, stirring to mix well. Add oregano and a pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes. *if using the balsamic vinegar, add it in now. Cover and let simmer on low heat for about half an hour. Salt and pepper to taste before serving.
http://skinnyms.com/tuscan-turkey-meatloaf/We love this version of meatloaf.  A big thank you to Leslie for sharing this amazingly delicious recipe.  Check out Leslie’s blog and visit the creator of Dishing with Leslie on Facebook.
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