Ingredients

  • 1 pound 85% lean ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup salsa
  • ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup dry, unseasoned bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. In a large bowl combine the turkey, egg, salsa, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, bread crumbs and oregano.
  3. Mix well with hands until blended. Roll into a small loaf and place on a foil-lined baking sheet (or use a 9x5-inch loaf pan sprayed lightly with cooking spray and place directly on oven rack).
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 165° F.

Variations & Tips

  • If you like your vegetables less crunchy, cook before adding them to the meatloaf. Heat skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 teaspoon canola or olive oil. Once oil is warm, add peppers and onions and sauté until tender.
  • Use any color combination of red, orange, yellow, or green peppers to equal ½ cup total.
  • Add ¼ cup shredded carrots for even more vegetable goodness.
  • Serve meatloaf with additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts

YIELD: 5 servings

Calories: 240 per serving, Carbohydrates: 12g, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugar: 2g (0g added sugar), Protein: 18.7g, Fat: 13g, Saturated fat: 3.6g, Cholesterol: 108mg, Sodium: 247mg

SOURCE: adapted from Allrecipes.com