Southwest-Style Turkey Meatloaf

A nice way to add whole grains into protein dishes—such as meatloaf, hamburgers, and meatballs—is to use quick-cooking oats instead of regular bread crumbs. The fiber in the oats has been shown to help lower cholesterol.
Complete your Plate: For a classic "meat-and-potatoes" meal, pair with Mashed Red Potatoes. Add a Green Salad with Orange and Avocado for a balanced meal.
Find this recipe and more in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook, by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND
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- Prep time
- 15 min
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- Cook time
- 1 hr
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- Servings
- 8 Servings
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- Serving size
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1 slice
Ingredients
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nonstick cooking spray
- 1
- 1
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lean ground turkey
- 1 1/2 lbs
- 680 g
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quick cooking oats
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
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yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1 large
- 1 large
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eggs (beaten)
- 2
- 2
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green bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1
- 1
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ketchup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
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garlic (minced)
- 3 clove
- 3 clove
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chili powder
- 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
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ground cumin
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
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dried oregano
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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salt
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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black pepper
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9 × 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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Add all of the remaining ingredients to a large bowl. Gently mix the ingredients until well combined.
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Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, using the back of the spoon or a spatula to even out the top. Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake until a thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf reads 165°F, 1 hour.
Reviews
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I was hesitant about this recipe, but oh my gosh!!! It was so delicious. I don't know how to tell my mom that i will not be using her recipe anymore. The only change I made was switching orange and yellow bell peppers for green.LOVE IT
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This is a very good and tasty meatloaf. I was concerned that it would be dry but it was so moist. My husband loved it too, and this is definitely a keeper and is going into our meal rotation. My husband just suggested having it again tomorrow night. I highly recommend this recipe. So good.
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I can't believe how delish this meatloaf is. This has become my husband and sister's favorite ..thought I'd have leftovers for lunch the next day....fat chance!