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Tropical Turkey Meat Loaf

By: Frances Page 
"'I modified another recipe to come up with this wonderful moist, tender meat loaf,' relates Frances Page of Ontario, California. 'The pineapple-jalapeno picante is a sweet and tangy topping.'"

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup egg substitute
  • 1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained, divided
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground lean turkey
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 pinch pepper

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine egg substitute, 1/3 cup pineapple and the seasonings. Add bread crumbs; mix well. Crumble meat over mixture; mix well. Press into an 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with 1 tablespoon pineapple. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1-1/4 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine onions, jalapeno, honey, lime juice, pepper and remaining pineapple. Serve with the meat loaf.

Footnotes

  • When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.
  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 174 calories, 2 g fat (0 saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 387 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 very lean meat, 1 fruit.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2007 by SHERAHK   view full review
This is a 5-star recipe with my alterations. I put minced jalapeño, cilantro, fresh ginger, &...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2007 by Diana S.   view full review
Excellent turkey meat loaf! We especially loved the pineapple-jalapeno salsa to top it with....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2010 by geepers   view full review
When I put this in the oven I held my breath, because I didn't think it would be very good. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2010 by Christine W   view full review
Not bad at all. Tastes better then it looks. Not dry at all, very moist. I ate this the day...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2009 by LindaT Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I really loved this! I made a few additions/changes. I used panko breadcrumbs, because I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2007 by DesignerChefKim   view full review
This meatloaf is excellent! I changed a few things though. I used oatmeal instead of bread...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2010 by HuskerGirl   view full review
Really good and a nice change of pace. I used only 1 lb of turkey (my mistake) and subbed oats...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by UNTCOOK   view full review
Very good! I doubled the salsa and added cilantro to it. Used 2 eggs instead of egg substitute...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2009 by Michele R.   view full review
My family and I really enjoyed this recipe. My husband doesn't particularly care for turkey...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2007 by KERIS1172   view full review
Delicious, so moist and the picante is something I would never think of, It is awesome! The...

 

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