Vermont Turkey Loaf

“The maple glaze on this turkey loaf makes it deliciously different from other meat loaves,â€‌ “I can easily double it for company, or bake an extra loaf and freeze it for a hectic night.â€‌

Vermont Turkey Loaf

Average Rating: 4.428571

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 1/3 cup chopped carrot
  • 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  • 1. In a small skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the onion, mushrooms and carrot until tender; cool slightly.
  • 2. In a small bowl, combine the vegetables, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into a 6x3-in. loaf.
  • 3. Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes.
  • 4. In a small bowl, combine syrup and mustard; pour half over the turkey loaf. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 165°. Serve with remaining syrup mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 292 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 629mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.