Parmesan-Turkey Meatloaf

So yummy.

So yummy.

So, so, soooo yummy!

...is what you will be thinking when you dig into this yummy {in case you hadn't heard}, good-for-you meatloaf. Ground turkey replaces the ground beef that's found in traditional meatloaf recipes, so the fat content is lowered significantly; at the same time, a handful of spices keep the flavor factor at a high.

This recipe comes from the Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook {2006 edition}.  {It's 5 Weight Watcher PointsPlus per serving, or 180 calories, if you're counting!}

Parmesan-Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients

1         Tbsp olive oil

1         onion, finely chopped

1 1/4   pounds ground skinless turkey

4         slices whole-wheat bread, made into fine crumbs

1/2      cup fat-free milk

1         egg white, lightly beaten

3         Tbsp ketchup

2         Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

1          tsp minced fresh garlic

1          Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil, or 1/2 tsp dried

1/4       tsp dried thyme

1/4       tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F; spray an 8x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.  In a small nonstick skillet, heat the oil.  Saute the onion until tender, 4-5 minutes.

In a medium bowl, combine the onion, turkey, bread crumbs, milk, egg white, ketchup, cheese, garlic, basil, thyme, and pepper; blend well.  Shape into a loaf and transfer to the pan.  Bake until browned and cooked through, 50-60 minutes.  Let stand 10 minutes, then cut into 8 slices.

Makes 8 servings

We usually have ours with Near East Roasted Garlic & Pecan rice and roasted Brussels sprouts.  Enjoy!

xoxo

Bean

{photo credit:  skinnytaste.com}