Not-Your-Mama's Meatloaf

Want a low-fat meatloaf that's still wonderfully moist and delicious? Try this lean ground turkey version, seasoned with curry and fresh vegetables and topped with a creamy yogurt sauce.


Not-Your-Mama's Meatloaf


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  tablespoon  olive oilOn Sale
  • 1  cup  chopped onionsOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  red curry base*On Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  waterOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  shredded zucchiniOn Sale
  • 1  container (8 oz.)  plain low-fat yogurtOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  finely chopped onionOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  sugarOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  pounds  ground white turkey meatOn Sale
  • 1  cup  shredded zucchiniOn Sale
  • 1  cup  bread crumbs (2 to 3 slices firm white bread)On Sale
  • 1  large  eggOn Sale
  • 3/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  •     Cooked broccoli, (optional)On Sale
  •     Cooked red potatoes, (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 cup onions and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove skillet from heat; stir in curry base and water until smooth. Cool.
2.
For the Yogurt Sauce, combine zucchini, yogurt, the 1 tablespoon onion, the 1/2 teaspoon salt and the sugar in a medium bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
3.
Heat oven to 375 degree F. Combine turkey, zucchini, bread crumbs, egg, the 3/4 teaspoon salt and the onion mixture in large bowl until just mixed. Line a 13x9-inch pan with foil; lightly coat bottom with vegetable cooking spray. Shape turkey mixture into an 8x4-inch-wide loaf in center of prepared pan. Bake 50 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degree F.
4.
Remove meatloaf from oven; cover with foil and let stand 10 minutes. Slice loaf and serve with Yogurt Sauce, and broccoli and red potatoes, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

Note
Red curry base is available at some supermarkets and at food specialty stores.

Nutrition information
Calories 275, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 996 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 39 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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