Turkey Spinach Meat Loaf
This Turkey Meatloaf Recipe is nutritious, flavorful, satisfying, and serves as an ideal weeknight meal. Additionally, the inclusion of spinach elevates this dish to new heights.
Turkey Meatloaf
Turkey Meatloaf Florentine Recipe
While we all appreciate traditional meatloaf, can we embrace Turkey Meatloaf? I propose that this recipe is not only equally delicious but even more so than the classic beef version. It is exceptionally moist, genuinely healthy, and incredibly flavorful. The ketchup truly enhances the meatloaf's taste, providing an added nutritional benefit from the spinach! If your children can overlook the green hue, you are in luck, as the flavor remains undetectable. Provided you chop it finely, it will go unnoticed.
Main Ingredients Required
To prepare this Turkey Meatloaf Recipe, begin with ground turkey and incorporate additional ingredients such as:
Breadcrumbs – regular breadcrumbs can be used, and Italian breadcrumbs would also complement this recipe beautifully.
Egg – this ingredient helps bind the meat together. Consider meatloaf as a larger version of a meatball.
Ketchup – this ingredient contributes both flavor and texture.
Worcestershire Sauce – adds even more flavor and texture alongside the ketchup. You will absolutely enjoy this, I assure you.
Sauteed Spinach – entirely optional but undeniably delicious and nutritious. If you have some selective eaters at home (i.e., children who dislike greens), feel free to omit it and serve vegetables as a side dish instead.
Sauteed Onions – an excellent addition for flavor and texture.
Dried Thyme – a subtle flavor enhancement for your meatloaf.
Salt and Pepper – to be added according to your taste!
Do you love Meatloaf? Here are additional recipes to add to your collection: Simple Sunday Meatloaf Recipe, and Thanksgiving Turkey Meatloaf Recipe.
Turkey Meatloaf Variations
Heat things UP. Consider incorporating your preferred hot sauce into the mixture or into the ketchup that adorns the loaf.
Low-Carb. Many of my readers have requested a low-carb variant of this meatloaf, which means omitting breadcrumbs. For a straightforward substitution, replace the breadcrumbs with either quick-cooking or old-fashioned oatmeal. This also significantly increases the fiber content of the meal.
Juicy Turkey Meatloaf. To enhance the juiciness of this recipe, opt for a fattier turkey! While the recipe specifies 99% lean, you may choose 93% for added moisture.
Vegetables. You can effortlessly incorporate more than just spinach into this recipe. Consider shredding some zucchini, squeezing out the excess moisture, and mixing it into the turkey blend. However, exercise caution! Adding too many vegetables may transform your meatloaf into a veggie loaf.
How to Make Turkey Meatloaf
How to Make Turkey Meatloaf
This turkey meatloaf recipe is ideal for families! Simply cut and serve alongside your favorite side dishes for a quick and delightful dinner. For complete recipe details, refer to the recipe card below.
Preheat the oven.
In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until they begin to soften. Incorporate the spinach and cover to allow it to wilt.
Remove from the pan and finely chop the spinach mixture, then add it to a large bowl containing the turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Gently combine the ingredients until just mixed.
Press the mixture into a greased loaf pan. I lined mine with parchment paper because I use it ALL.THE.TIME.
Top with the remaining ketchup and bake until a thermometer indicates an internal temperature of 165 degrees or higher.
Allow the turkey meatloaf to rest, then slice and serve.
Turkey Meatloaf Muffins
To expedite this recipe and make it more visually appealing, divide the turkey mixture into four smaller loaf pans and bake for 20-30 minutes. Alternatively, you can use a cupcake tin to create numerous small, adorable, and delicious meatloaves.
Leftovers
This turkey meatloaf recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and is excellent for leftovers.
Freezing Turkey Meatloaf
The remarkable aspect of meatloaf is its adaptability! It can certainly be frozen and is perfect for meal preparation! To enhance the experience, consider making two. One for dinner and another to freeze for future use. This way, you will always have turkey meatloaf readily available.
To freeze, prepare the turkey meatloaf recipe as instructed. Allow it to cool and slice it, then place it in airtight containers in the freezer for a maximum of three months!
For reheating, thaw the meatloaf gradually. The best method is to do this in the refrigerator the night before. Then, microwave it in 30-second intervals until it is warm and delectable.
Turkey Meatloaf
Side Dishes for Turkey Meatloaf
Pair it with mashed potatoes and/or salad. Voila! That’s a complete dinner! For additional healthy side options, consider this Roasted Cauliflower Recipe or the Best Pan-Fried Potatoes. Essentially, vegetables and starch complement this meaty dish very well. Enjoy!
More Turkey Recipes!
Make sure to explore all of my turkey recipes here, but below are a few of my favorites.
- Healthy Turkey Salisbury Steak Recipe
- Turkey Taco Meat Recipe
- Baked Turkey Taquitos Recipe
- The Best Turkey Burger Recipe
Turkey Meatloaf Recipe
Katie Cooksey
This Turkey Meatloaf Recipe is nutritious, flavorful, satisfying, and makes an ideal weeknight meal. Additionally, spinach elevates this dish to a higher level.
Notes
Leftovers. This turkey meatloaf recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and is excellent for leftovers.
Freezing. Prepare the turkey meatloaf recipe as directed. Allow it to cool and slice it, then store in airtight containers in the freezer for a maximum of three months!
Reheating. Thaw the meatloaf gradually. The best method is to do this in the refrigerator the night before. Then, microwave it in 30-second intervals until it is warm and delectable.
Turkey Meatloaf Muffins. To expedite this recipe and make it more visually appealing, divide the turkey mixture into four smaller loaf pans and bake for 20-30 minutes. Alternatively, you can use your cupcake tin to create numerous small, adorable, and delicious meatloaves.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablepoon canola oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups soft whole wheat bread crumbs (about 5 slices)
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, milk, lemon juice, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Stir in the bread crumbs, spinach and reserved onion. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well.
Shape into a 12x5-in. loaf; place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon salsa over top.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Drizzle with butter; bake 30-35 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 165°. Cool. Enjoy the Turkey Spinach Meat Loaf recipes !!!
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