{"id":5433,"date":"2012-09-16T01:00:11","date_gmt":"2012-09-16T06:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/?p=5433"},"modified":"2013-09-15T20:37:11","modified_gmt":"2013-09-16T01:37:11","slug":"whats-on-your-plate-balsamic-glazed-turkey-meatloaf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlfriendscoffeehour.com\/wordpress\/2012\/09\/16\/whats-on-your-plate-balsamic-glazed-turkey-meatloaf\/","title":{"rendered":"Balsamic Glazed Turkey Meatloaf"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week\u2019s edition of \u2018healthy…but oh-so-yummy!<\/i>\u2019 centers on another comfort food\u2014 meatloaf.\u00a0 The way we have upped the healthy quotient is to use ground turkey along with <shhhh!> sliding in some veggies, like zucchini, mushrooms and onion.\u00a0Also, this recipe works\u00a0for\u00a0gluten-free eaters as the bread crumbs are eliminated and instant mashed potatoes are substituted!\u00a0 \u00a0This might be a good recipe for the NON-mushroom lovers to try \u2018cause you will never be able to detect them in the final product!\u00a0 Balsamic Glazed Turkey Meatloaf<\/em>\u00a0 is also low in fat, high in protein, and simply delicious!\u00a0\u00a0 I almost always double this recipe \u2018cause the leftovers make a great meatloaf sandwich.\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Balsamic Glazed Turkey Meatloaf<\/span><\/p>\n

\"2012-11-27<\/a><\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

2 tablespoons olive oil<\/p>\n

1 small zucchini<\/p>\n

8 ounces baby bella mushrooms\u00a0\"2012-12-02<\/a><\/p>\n

1 small onion<\/p>\n

3 tablespoons chopped garlic in oil<\/p>\n

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper<\/p>\n

1 large egg, lightly beaten<\/p>\n

1 teaspoon dried thyme<\/p>\n

2 tablespoons parsley flakes<\/p>\n

1 pound ground turkey (15% fat)<\/p>\n

1 pound ground turkey breast (7-10% fat)<\/p>\n

1 cup instant mashed potatoes<\/p>\n

1\/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese<\/p>\n

1\/2 cup ketchup, divided<\/p>\n

3 tablespoons\u00a0prepared mustard<\/p>\n

1\/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar<\/p>\n

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (alternately, I use 1 tablespoon molassses)<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a small roasting pan with foil.<\/p>\n

Cut up the vegetables into a “small dice”-size, approximately 1\/4″ cube (or use a food processor to chop them). Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.<\/p>\n

Add the zucchini, mushrooms, and onions sauteing for 4-5 minutes; take care not to allow them to burn.<\/p>\n

Add chopped garlic, reduce heat to low and saute for 2 more minutes.<\/p>\n

Remove pan from heat, season well with salt & pepper; set aside to cool.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, whisk the egg and herbs in a large bowl.<\/p>\n

Stir in the parmesan, 1\/4 cup ketchup,\u00a0 mustard, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.<\/p>\n

Add the cooled vegetables; mix until just combined.<\/p>\n

Crumble the ground turkey over the mixture in bowl and add the instant mashed potatoes.<\/p>\n

Using care to not overmix, combine all the ingredients.<\/p>\n

Pour the mixture onto the foil-lined pan, and shape into a rectangle (or you could use a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan).<\/p>\n

Whisk the remaining 1\/4 cup ketchup, 1\/4 cup balsamic vinegar and the brown sugar\/molasses\u00a0 in a small bowl; brush the mixture over the entire loaf.<\/p>\n

Bake for 1 to 1-1\/4 hours.\u00a0 Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.<\/p>\n

Our menu this night included cauliflower mash (“mock” mashed potatoes), steamed broccoli and rosemary bread.\u00a0 here is a good recipe for the mock mashed potatoes\u00a0 to try:\u00a0 <http:\/\/laurasglutenfreepantry.com\/2012\/08\/mock-mashed-potatoes-nightshade-free-dairy-free-option.html> <3<\/a><\/p>\n

God loves you !<\/p>\n

And I do, too.<\/p>\n

Coleen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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