Hola friends.  The other day I made this treasure for dinner.  It’s been a favorite in our household since I saw it on the Today Show a few years back.  The best part is that it’s pretty healthy – only 205 calories and 3.5 grams of fat per slice!

Mom’s Turkey Meatloaf, by Ellie Krieger

Ingredients:

3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1 medium onion, peeled
2 pounds ground turkey breast (I buy the extra lean)
1/2 cup seeded and chopped red bell pepper (1/2 medium pepper)
2 large eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste (I usually use 1/4 teaspoon)
One 8-ounce can no-salt-added tomato sauce

Gather your ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Thinly slice about a 1/4 to 1/3 of the onion into rings, and set aside.   Finely chop the remainder of the onion.

Then chop your red pepper.

Mix your oats and milk in a small bowl.  Let sit for a few minutes.

Combine the milk-oats mixture, eggs, gr. turkey, veggies, ketchup, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce into a large bowl.

Mix all ingredients.  (As in, with your hands! Don’t be afraid to get them dirty 🙂 )

Now transfer your giant meatball into a 9 x 13 baking dish.  Form into a log that is about 5″ wide by 2″ high.

Top with tomato sauce and onion.  Fact: putting the little onion rings on top is my favorite part (yes I’m a huge dork).

Bake at  350 degrees for about an hour to an hour and a 1/2.  Thermometer should read 160 in the middle of the loaf.

Remove from the oven and let sit for 10-15 minutes before slicing.   Serve with your favorite side of veggies!  Hope you enjoy!!

(Recipe Source:  Ellie Krieger)