How to Make a Turkey Carrot Loaf

This is great alternative to the traditional meat loaf. It's much lower in fat, and packed with beta carotene. Serve it with mashed potatoes and a salad for a complete meal.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1.2 lbs. ground turkey
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup catsup plus 1/8 cup of catsup
• 1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 small onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 Tbsp. dried parsley
• a 1.5 quart loaf pan
• an oven

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Place your rack in the middle of the oven for even baking.

2. In a large bowl mix 1.2 lbs. of ground turkey, 2 slightly beaten eggs, 1 cup of plain bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup catsup, 1 small onion finely chopped, 2 medium carrots that have been peeled and finely shredded, 1 Tbsp. dried parsley.

3. Take this mixture and press it into a 1.5 quart loaf pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray (Pam).

4. Spoon 1/8 cup of catsup onto the top of the loaf. You can omit this step if you're not too crazy about catsup.

5. Place the loaf into the oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours. Take out and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Tips & Warnings

• This is a great dish to serve to picky kids who don't like to eat their veggies. It's also a lower fat alternative when your watching your weight.
• Be sure to test the internal temperature of the loaf with a meat thermometer. It should register at 170 degrees.

[amylaine]

on 2/1/2009 Sounds yummy.