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Try my easy-to-make Healthy Turkey Meatloaf recipe. Sweet, aromatic fennel, mellow savory onion, and smooth, rich garlic will make this moist ground turkey meatloaf a family favorite. Healthy never tasted so good with a velvety layer of tangy caramelized ketchup to top it all off!
Serve it with some healthy mashed potatoes and some parmesan-baked asparagus.
It’s no longer a surprise to most people that just because something tastes good doesn’t mean it has to be bad for you! Especially for people who want to cut back on the “red” once in a while, moist ground turkey meatloaf is the answer!
You may also want to check my easy homemade meatloaf recipe. Serve it with some healthy mashed potatoes and some parmesan-baked asparagus.
Recipe Highlight
- Leftovers (if there is some) make great open-faced sandwiches
- Quick and easy prep time
- Perfect for make-ahead dinners when schedules get rough
- Dairy-free for friends or family who are lactose-intolerant or avoiding casein
- Easily adapted for gluten-free diets
Equipment Needed
- Non-stick skillet
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Loaf pan or baking dish
Ingredients for turkey meatloaf
- Olive oil – I prefer olive oil but you may use any other oil of choice
- Onion – any onion will do. I used white onion
- Fennel bulb
- Garlic cloves: use fresh garlic and not garlic powder
- Ground turkey – if you don’t like turkey use lean ground chicken or ground beef.
- Egg
- Panko Bread Crumbs: or any bread crumbs
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Worcestershire sauce
How To Make Turkey Meatloaf
Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and saute the onions and fennel until soft. Add garlic and saute for 30 sec more.
Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl add the ground meat and the remaining ingredients.
Preheat the oven to 375F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
Once the veggies are soft, allow them to cook for a bit then transfer to the bowl with the meat. Mix until very well combined.
Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan and gently press to get into the corners and take the loaf shape.
Spread extra ketchup on top, if desired.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the inside temperature reads 165F.
What To Serve With Turkey Meatloaf
- Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls
- Homemade Jalapeno Cornbread
- Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Green Bean and Tomato Salad
- Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
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Pin ItFrequently asked questions
No, not quite, but with an easy substitution for panko bread crumbs and using gluten-free ketchup, then you’re good to go! It is easily adjustable.
Luckily there are several gluten-free versions of many products that you can use to substitute for panko bread crumbs. Just make sure they are all Gluten-free options: Toasted, Grated, GF Bread, Rolled Oats, Crackers, Stuffing Mix, Croutons, GF Cheerios, Potato or Tortilla Chips, and Pretzels.
Yes, there are numerous keto-friendly substitutions for panko bread crumbs in ground turkey meatloaf!
Chia Seeds
Flax Seeds
Sesame Seeds
Tapioca Starch
Keto Panko Bread Crumbs
Crushed Nuts
An inexpensive non-discernable substitution is the chia seeds. They won’t change the flavor of the turkey meatloaf but make sure you break them down in a food processor or Nutribullet, or they will have a visual and textural impact.
No, but the reason for using eggs in the meatloaf recipe is to bind the loaf so it won’t tend to crumble or fall apart.
Substitute for the eggs
There are several substitutions for eggs that will work in this moist turkey meatloaf. Many of these options will be on hand for people who don’t include eggs in their diet.
Quinoa
Plain Greek Yogurt
Goat Milk Kefir
Mayonnaise
Olive Oil,
Ground Flax
Ricotta Cheese
Ground Flax Seed
You can also use the handy dandy chia seed, but choose another option if you already used it to substitute for the panko bread crumbs. The yogurt or cheese will add another subtle layer to the turkey meatloaf you might really enjoy!
Recipes you may like
Healthy Ground Turkey Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large white onion, finely diced
- 1 large fennel bulb, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 ¼ pound ground turkey, 92% lean
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup ketchup, plus extra to garnish
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat and sautee the onions and fennel until soft. Add garlic and sautee for 30 sec more.
- Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl add the ground meat and the remaining ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 375F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Once the veggies are soft, allow them to cook for a bit then transfer to the bowl with the meat. Mix until very well combined.
- Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan and gently press to get into the corners and take the loaf shape.
- Spread extra ketchup on top, if desired.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the inside temperature reads 165F.
Notes
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Oil: use any oil of choice
- Turkey: I recommend you use lean ground turkey
- Bread crumbs: any breadcrumb of choice will work
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
