Mini Turkey Loaf Recipe

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Onion, green pepper and apple juice flavor this moist ground turkey meat loaf from Vikki Metz of Tavares, Florida. Drizzled with pan gravy, it makes a satisfying entree that's just right for two for an everyday or Sunday dinner.

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Diabetic Friendly

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Mini Turkey Loaf Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

25 40 65

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup unsweetened apple juice, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Directions

In a small skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and mushrooms in oil until tender. Remove from the heat; cool.
In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, 2 tablespoons apple juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well.
Shape into a loaf in an 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 165°.
In a small saucepan, bring remaining apple juice to a boil. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water and soy sauce until smooth. Gradually whisk into apple juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey loaf. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared with ground turkey breast and reduced-sodium soy sauce) equals 296 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 90 mg cholesterol, 507 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 21 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Mini Turkey Loaf in Taste of Home April/May 2003, p45