Recipe: Mini Turkey Loaf (serves 2)

MINI TURKEY LOAF

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

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-by-7-by-2 baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees.

In a small saucepan, bring remaining apple juice to a boil.

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water and soy sauce. Stir until smooth. Gradually whisk into apple juice. Bring to a boil and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with turkey loaf.

Makes 2 servings
From: Vikki Metz of Tavares, FL
Source: Taste of Home Down Home Cooking for One or Two by Mark Hagen