Description
This Turkey Meatloaf with Zucchini is a moist and flavorful twist on the classic meatloaf, incorporating grated zucchini to keep it juicy and tender. Made with lean ground turkey, oats, and a blend of savory seasonings, it’s a healthy and satisfying meal that’s simple to prepare and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf
- 3/4 cup grated zucchini (squeezed dry after)
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
- 1/3 cup quick oats (or seasoned breadcrumbs)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon marjoram
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup ketchup
Sauce
- 6 tablespoons ketchup (divided)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to ensure it’s ready for baking your meatloaf.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of ketchup with the Worcestershire sauce to create a flavorful glaze for the meatloaf.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey, grated zucchini (make sure it’s well squeezed to remove excess moisture), dried onion flakes, oats or seasoned breadcrumbs, the egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, kosher salt, and marjoram. Mix everything thoroughly but gently to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Shape the Meatloaf: Shape the mixture into a loaf form and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased to prevent sticking.
- Add Sauce: Spoon the prepared ketchup and Worcestershire sauce mixture evenly over the top of the loaf to create a delicious glaze.
- Bake: Bake the meatloaf uncovered in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the top is nicely caramelized.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This resting period helps retain juices and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Adding grated zucchini keeps the turkey meatloaf moist and juicy.
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini to avoid a soggy texture.
- This recipe is quick to prepare — just mix all the ingredients, shape the loaf, and bake.
- Use quick oats or seasoned breadcrumbs for best texture and binding.
- Letting the meatloaf rest before slicing ensures juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of loaf
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 610.5 mg
- Fat: 11.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25.5 g
- Cholesterol: 130.5 mg
