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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 40 min
  • Ingredients 14
  • Servings 6
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Let’s get to the meat of the matter—meat loaf made with lean ground turkey lowers the fat. Adding just-right spices and a fresh bread-crumb crust makes the recipe perfect.
by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated May 16, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 3 slices white bread, lightly toasted
  • 1 1/2 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup fat-free egg product or egg whites
  • 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup ketchup, chili sauce or barbecue sauce
  • Thin slices green bell pepper, if desired

Directions

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    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Into food processor or blender, tear toasted bread into pieces. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until bread is crumbly and evenly chopped.
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    2
    In large bowl, mix bread crumbs and remaining ingredients except ketchup and bell pepper slices. Spread mixture in ungreased 8x4- or 9x5-inch loaf pan. Spread ketchup over top.
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    3
    Baked 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 165°F.
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    4
    Let meat loaf stand 5 minutes; drain. Remove from pan. Top with bell pepper slices. To serve, cut meat loaf into 6 slices.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Make meat loaf sandwiches with leftovers. Simply layer thick slices of warm or cold meat loaf between bread slices.
  • tip 2
    Makeover recipes are comfort-food favorites that have been remixed with less fat and sugar so they're healthier.
  • tip 3
    Assemble this hearty meat loaf up to 24 hours ahead of time, leaving the ketchup off. Cover and refrigerate the unbaked loaf until it's time to bake. Uncover, add the ketchup and bake as directed.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories from Fat
60
Trans Fat
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Exchanges:
Free
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

  • Let’s get to the meat of the matter—meat loaf made with lean ground turkey lowers the fat. Adding just-right spices and a fresh bread-crumb crust makes the recipe perfect.
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