Italian Turkey & Brussels Sprouts Meatloaf
This Italian Turkey & Brussels Sprouts Meatloaf is made healthier by using extra-lean Italian Turkey and shredded brussels sprouts. It is also very moisture and flavourful.
My mom always worked a lot even when we are very little and this is one of the reasons why she didn’t cook much during the week. However, on the weekends it was very different. She used to spend the entire Sunday in the kitchen cooking and preparing food for the week. Now I see myself doing the same for my family. My husband spends his Sunday mornings with our little baby boy while I prepare meals for the week. I like to cook ahead of time because I find it hard to cook when you have to take care of a seven weeks old baby at the same time. Sometimes when my husband comes home at 4pm or 4:30pm I cook our dinner fresh because he stays with the baby.
This meatloaf was a recipe that I made on the weekend and I thawed it out for dinner. This meatloaf recipe is healthier than other meatloaf recipes you will find online because I used extra-lean ground turkey, gluten-free breadcrumbs and chopped brussels sprouts. I love to add veggies whenever I can like in my meatballs recipe because they optimize the vitamins and nutrients you need in your body. Also, when we add shredded veggies such brussels sprouts and zucchini, your meatloaf will be more moist.
You may think this recipe doesn’t sound very exciting because I made healthy choice ingredients, but actually you are going to be surprise how flavorful it is. This meatloaf recipe is also protein-packed, iron-rich and very easy to make. The tomato sauce on top is also healthy because it is homemade, which means there is no preservatives and very little sugar. So, you really should give this healthy meatloaf a try. Ah I almost forget to say that it goes really well with roasted green beans or roasted asparagus or simply with a delicious green salad. Enjoy!
Italian Turkey & Brussels Sprouts Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 lb. extra-lean ground turkey
- ½ medium onion — grated
- 2 garlic cloves — minced
- ½ cup grated brussels spouts
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- salt and fresh ground black pepper
- ½ cup homemade marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil.
- In a food processor add the brussels sprouts and chop.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, onion, garlic, brussels sprouts, panko, egg, soy sauce, oregano, pepper, red pepper flakes and salt. Stir to combine very well.
- Form the turkey mixture into a rectangle shape on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add the tomato sauce on the top and sides of the meatloaf.
- Bake for about 45 minutes.
- Before serving cut the meatloaf into ½-inch slices.
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving (1/6) — Calories: 136, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 64mg, Sodium: 645mg, Carbohydrates: 9g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Protein: 18gIf you make this recipe, please don't forget to snap a photo and hashtag it #primaverakitchen. I really want to see!
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I have never made a meatloaf in my life. I am not much of a red meat eater but your meatloaf looks mighty good and I love the fact that you added brussels sprout and made it with turkey. So much healthier for you!
I recently started making turkey meatloaf, and I love it. I will try it with the Brussels spouts and marinara sauce. I usually make it unsalted tomato sauce, instead of ketchup like other recipes require.
This turned out so good! I had ground turkey in the fridge and a bag of fresh brussels sprouts to use up within the next day or so. I did a Google search with those two ingredients and found this recipe. I can’t believe how moist and flavorful it was. My husband wasn’t sure about it when I told him what I was making, but was pleasantly surprised. Will definitely be making this often! I roasted the rest of the brussels sprouts on the side.
So happy to hear that! Thanks for your feedback 😉
Wheres the Nutrition information please??
Just added this info for you on the recipe box.
This is really tasty! I make mine in mini bundt-pans so that I can take them to work as little lunch meatloafs- if anyone else does this, you’ll have to add a little bit extra panko (like do 3/4 a cup instead of 1/2) and cook at 350 for 20 minutes. I looove this recipe for lunches though, they’re delicious!
That’s an awesome idea!
This is the best meatloaf I have ever made or tasted. It is rich in flavor and moist. This dish has become a monthly mainstay for us. I also made the marinara sauce with the San Marzano tomatoes, delicious and easy. I’ve made several of your recipes, they are uncomplicated and flavorful, thank you for sharing.
That’s awesome. Happy to hear that 😉