READY IN 40 mins

Healthy Turkey Loaf

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"Whipped up this low fat number while on a diet/workout program. GREAT beef meatloaf substitute. My husband, the meatloaf lover, just LOVES this loaf and it is SO easy to mix up, freeze and bake later for a quick meal!" — SUSAN E. MURPHY

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl combine the turkey, egg, salsa, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, bread crumbs and lemon pepper. Mix well with hands until blended. Press mixture into a loaf pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 25 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 26, 2006

So easy to make and has a great mildly spicy flavor. You must double the recipe to fit a regular loaf pan and double the cooking time at 375 degrees.

—TJ

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 02, 2003

Pretty good, but had to cook longer, like 40 minutes instead. Tried a 2nd one with some light bbq sauce poured across a "ditch" on the top... and wow.. that was good.

—CINDY LINEBERRY

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Sep 21, 2006

For all the not so positive comments made about turkey loaf I have to say this...I have not made this loaf yet, but like the idea of the salsa so I will be trying it. I do however ALWAYS and ONLY make meat loaf using turkey. I also only use wheat germ to hold it all together (instead of bread crumbs or crackers or something). Just substitute same measuring. Some may not like that texture, but my little family loves it and we usually eat the whole thing in one meal. I also use one pound of turkey, and still one egg. Just play around with it, you will figure it out. Just keep in mind that it is REALLY good for you and can make it just as yummy as your other meat loaf. I also have added lots of garlic or worchestersire sauce.

—Sgt

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Sep 24, 2006

I used 1 lb. of lean ground turkey and doubled the rest of the ingrediants. It took about 50 minutes to cook and I also added fresh basil leaves to the top of the loaf about 3/4 of the way through cooking and a some sliced roma tomatos at the same time, made it look good plus the fresh basil tasted good too. As recipe said, I added lemon pepper to taste and this loaf is healthy and tasty. A winner.

—trishthedish725

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Jul 03, 2008

I was a bit skeptical about this, but it came out really good. As suggested I doubled all of the ingredients except for the egg and baked it for 60 minutes at 350. Also, I mixed a little bit of ketchup and worcestershire sauce and brushed it on the top before cooking, which made a nice glaze. Would definitely make this again.

—amc

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Feb 24, 2006

My family loved this one. I likewise used 1 lb. of turkey for an hour. Also, instead of eggs, I used egg beaters and homemade salsa. I was so deluged by compliments and request I had to make a second one before the end of the week!

—pomfelo

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Jul 23, 2006

I've made this meatloaf for friends and family several times now, and it's always a big hit. I double the recipe, and it's normally done in about an hour. Great with pineapple or other fruit salsa.

—HeatherA

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Jul 21, 2006

I love this meatloaf. I used 1 lb of turkey so I doubled the ingredients. It was a little too runny, so I added more bread crumbs and baked for 45-1 hour. It was wonderful.

—ERINSANDERS

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Nutrition

Calories
112 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
6.1 g
2%

Cholesterol
78 mg
26%

Fat
5.1 g
8%

Fiber
0.6 g
3%

Protein
10.3 g
21%

Sodium
174 mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Healthy Turkey Loaf

Serving Size: 1/5 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 112
Calories from Fat: 46

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.1g 8 %
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7 %
Cholesterol 78mg 26 %
Sodium 174mg 7 %
Potassium 195mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 6.1g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 3 %
Protein 10.3g 21 %
Sugars 1.4g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C 23 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 11 %
** Thiamin 8 %
Niacin 31 %
Vitamin B6 14 %
Magnesium 6 %
Folate 9 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.