Turkey Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes

This recipe serves 6

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh spinach, thick stems removed and leaves chopped (about 4 cups)
• 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 large egg white
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 pounds red potatoes, quartered
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup marinara sauce (optional)

Directions

• 1Heat oven to 400° F. In a bowl, combine the turkey, onion, spinach, parsley, bread crumbs, mustard, egg white, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
• 2Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet and form it into a 10-inch loaf. Spread with the ketchup. Bake until cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes.
• 3Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large pot of cold water. Simmer until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Drain the potatoes and mash in the pot with the buttermilk, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• 4Serve the meat loaf with the marinara sauce (if using) and potatoes.

• By Sara Quessenberry and Kate Merker, February 2009

Nutritional Information Servings Per Recipe 6

• Amount Per Serving

• Calories 376
• Calories From Fat 25%
• Protein 30g
• Carbohydrate 43g
• Sugar 7g
• Fiber 5g
• Fat 11g
• Sat Fat 3g
• Sodium 700mg
• Cholesterol 67mg

Quick Tip

Mixing spinach, whole-wheat bread crumbs, and lean turkey boosts the fiber and reduces the fat in this hearty classic. Buttermilk in the potatoes lowers the saturated fat.

From RealSimple.com