Turkey Loaf with Vegetable Confetti Sauce From Sunset magazine
FOR LOAF: 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 medium-size zucchini (ends trimmed), diced 1 medium-size carrot (ends trimmed), peeled and diced 1 medium-size ear of corn (husks removed), kernels cut off 1 small red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and diced 2 to 3 slices white or wheat bread, torn in pieces 2 pounds ground turkey 2 large eggs 1/4 cup minced parsley 1 Tablespoon each minced fresh savory leaves and minced fresh thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoon each dry savory leaves and dry thyme leaves Salt and Pepper
FOR CONFETTI SAUCE: 1 cup unflavored yogurt 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves Remaining cooked vegetables (from loaf) Pepper to taste
To a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium heat, add oil, zucchini, carrot, corn and bell pepper. Stir often until vegetables begin to brown, about 15 minutes.
In a blender or food processor, whirl enough bread to make 1 1/4 cups crumbs.
In a large bowl, mix crumbs, 3/4 of the vegetable mixture (reserving remaining vegetable mixture for Confetti sauce), turkey, eggs, parsley, savory and thyme until well blended.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a 9- by 13-inch baking pan, shape meat mixture into a 5- by 11-inch loaf. Bake, uncovered until browned and no longer pink in center (cut to test), about 1 hour.
FOR SAUCE: Mix yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, remaining cooked vegetables and pepper. Reserve.
When loaf is done, use 2 wide spatulas to transfer loaf to a platter. Serve hot or cool; or cover, chill until the next day, and serve cold. Slice and add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon sauce equally over portions.
Servings: 8-10. |