Recipe: Terrific Turkey Meatloaf (using mushrooms and breadcrumbs)

TERRIFIC TURKEY MEATLOAF



1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and chopped
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
6 Tbsp. low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp. tomato paste
2 lbs. ground turkey (mix of dark and light meat)
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup ketchup

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and mushrooms, add thyme and season with salt and pepper. Cook until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add Worcestershire, broth and tomato paste and mix thoroughly. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

In a large mixing bowl combine turkey, breadcrumbs, eggs and onion-mushroom mixture. Mix well and shape into a rectangular loaf in shallow baking dish. Brush ketchup on top.

Bake 90 minutes or until meat is cooked through and internal temperature is 165 degrees F.

Serve hot. Leftovers may be served cold in sandwiches.

Makes 8 servings

Per serving: 238 calories, 6 g total fat (2 g saturated fat), 14 g carbohydrate, 30 g protein, 1 g dietary fiber, 335 mg sodium.

Source: American Institute for Cancer Research