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

Parmesan-Turkey Meatloaf

Weight Watchers recipe.

This is one of my all-time favorite recipes, nevermind Weight Watchers recipe. I am making it right now! My husband loves it and requests it. AND it takes about 15 minutes to make, the rest is cooking time. Gotta love that!

1 Tbs olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 1/4 lbs ground skinless turkey
4 slices whole-wheat bread, made into fine crumbs (i chop or use food processor)
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 egg white, lightly beaten
3 Tbs ketchup
2 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves, crumbled
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 350F.
Spray and 8x5" loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a small, non-stick skillet, heat the oil. Saute the onion until tender, 4-5 minutes.

In a medium bowl, combine the onion, turkey, bread crumbs, milk, egg white, ketchup, cheese, garlic powder, basil, thyme and pepper; blend well. Shape into a loaf and transfer to the pan. Bake until browned and cooked through, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

181 Calories, 9 g total fat, 2 g Sat. Fat, 53 mg Cholesterol, 247 mg Sodium, 10g Total Carbohydrate, 1g Dietary Fiber, 15g Protein, 64mg Calcium.
Points per serving: 4.

From Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook, pub. 1998, pg. 145.

Hearty Turkey Chili

Weight Watchers Recipe

Ingredients

* 1 spray(s) cooking spray
* 1 tsp canola oil
* 1 large onion(s), chopped
* 2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
* 2 medium carrot(s), thinly sliced into rounds
* 1 pound(s) lean ground turkey
* 2 tbsp chili powder
* 1 tbsp paprika
* 1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
* 1 tsp ground cumin
* 2 medium tomato(es), chopped
* 1 cup(s) canned tomato sauce
* 1 cup(s) canned chicken broth
* 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
* 1 1/2 cup(s) cooked kidney beans, rinsed and drained
* 1 medium green pepper(s), chopped
* 1/2 tsp table salt, or to taste
* 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
* 1/4 cup(s) scallion(s), chopped

Instructions

* Coat a large pot with cooking spray; place over medium heat. Add oil and onion; sauté onion until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and carrots; cook until garlic is softened, about 1 minute. Add turkey; brown meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5 minutes. Stir to break up lumps.

* Add chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, cumin, tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, vinegar, beans and green pepper; bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, about 30 to 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper; garnish with scallions. Yields about 1 cup per serving.

Turkey Apple Salad with Raspberry Vinagrette

Weight Watchers Recipe

Ingredients

* 2 cup(s) cooked skinless light meat turkey, sliced, shredded or chopped*
* 1 medium apple(s), cored and diced
* 1 cup(s) grapes, seedless, sliced in half*
* 2 medium celery, ribs, chopped
* 1 1/2 tbsp vinegar, raspberry-variety
* 2 tsp olive oil
* 1/2 tsp ground coriander
* 1/4 tsp table salt
* 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
* 4 cup(s) romaine lettuce, shredded

Instructions

* In a large bowl, combine turkey, apple, grapes and celery; toss to combine.

* In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, coriander, salt and pepper. Add dressing to turkey mixture; toss to combine.

* Arrange lettuce on 4 individual plates and top with turkey salad. Yields about 1 1/4 cups of turkey salad and 1 cup of lettuce per serving.

Notes

* *You can substitute chicken breast for the tukrey and/or 1/2 cup of raisins for the grapes if you prefer (could affect POINTS values).