Healthy turkey meatloaf with rosemary

This healthy turkey meatloaf with rosemary is a great alternative for those who want to eat less red meat. If you love meatloaf then this recipe is for you!

I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for new ways to use ground turkey. My bacon turkey meatloaf muffins are a classic at our house, but I wanted to create a new take on meatloaf to expand our repertoire. This Healthy Turkey Meatloaf with Rosemary is delicious and was a hit with my family and it came together really quickly. If you need a new healthy dinner recipe then look no further!

ingredients

• Ground Turkey: Lower in fat and calories than red meat, but still a great source of protein.
• Onion: White onions are mild in flavor but caramelize to add great flavor to the meatloaf.
• Garlic: Earthy, nutty and aromatic that sweetens when cooked.
• ROsmary: Aromatic, robust, woody flavor that can spice up many bland-tasting foods.
• Thyme: Goes wonderfully with the rosemary flavor with its earthy, lemony taste.
• BBQ seasoning: Use whatever brand you have to add more flavor to the turkey.
• Worcester sauce: Gives the meatloaf a spicy, sweet and salty taste.
• Protein: Helps hold the meatloaf together while reducing calories and fat by using only the egg whites.
• breadcrumbs: Works with the egg whites to bind the meatloaf together.
• Ketchup: The classic meatloaf sauce adds flavor but also helps keep the loaf from drying out.
• Dijon mustard: Adds a little more nuance to the sauce.

How to make healthy turkey meatloaf with rosemary

Start your turkey meatloaf with rosemary by preparing your fresh ingredients. Dice your onion, fresh rosemary and thyme.

Then, in a pan over medium-high heat, sauté the onion with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Then use a microplane to rub your garlic in with the onions.

Then add the fresh herbs rosemary and thyme.

Next, take a large bowl and add the ground turkey.

And add the onion and herb mixture.

Then sprinkle panko breadcrumbs and BBQ seasoning on top.

Followed by the Worcestershire sauce.

And the protein.

Then mix everything with your hands (they are the best tool for this) until completely combined.

Then take your meat mixture and form a loaf on a prepared baking sheet lined with foil.

In a smaller bowl, mix ketchup and Dijon mustard.

Then spread the sauce mixture over the top of the meatloaf.

Bake at 350 for about an hour, then serve with fresh parsley and enjoy your turkey meatloaf with rosemary!

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