Turkey & Roasted Red Pepper Meatloaf

This is such a good meatloaf recipe AND it’s lighter than the traditional recipe since it uses turkey instead of ground beef.  My husband absolutely LOVES this recipe!  This definitely fits into the hearty 'meat & potatoes' type meal that many men really enjoy for dinner. I love the additions like roasted red peppers and fresh parsley – it really makes the flavors pop.  Serve this with a simple side salad or a fresh veggie like green beans or asparagus!

Servings:  5

Size:  1/5 of meatloaf

Points Plus: 7pp

Level of Difficulty:  Easy

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredient List:

1 ½ lbs. ground turkey

1 small yellow onion, chopped

½ cup bread crumbs

1 egg, beaten

½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped

1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, cut into ½ inch pieces

¾ tsp. salt

½ tsp. freshly ground pepper

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well (this works best by mixing with your hands).  Shape the meat into a loaf shape and place in a glass baking dish.  Bake until no trace of pink remains, about 45 minutes.  Let the meatloaf rest for about 15 mintues before slicing and serving.

Tip:

You would think a loaf pan would be the best for a meatloaf recipe… right??  Well, last time I made this recipe I flattened it out a bit and baked it in an 8x8 baking dish instead.  It turned out great!  I’m not sure I will go back to the loaf pan and instead save it for breads and baked goods.  It seemed to be much easier to get out of the pan in a flatter dish and easier to serve (the pieces didn’t fall apart as easily).  Try it out!

XOXO Megan