Indian-Spiced Turkey Meat Loaf

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground Lean Turkey

1 cup  minced yellow squash

1 cup minced carrots

1 cup  minced onion

2 green chillies minced

2 inch minced ginger 

1/2 teaspoon garam masala

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

2 bread slices toasted with butter and on cooling made into bread crumbs

1 egg

2 teaspoon Olive oil

1/2 teaspoon ground chili paste

1 tablespoon finely minced cilantro

Salt to taste

Glaze:

1/2 cup ketchup

1/2 teaspoon chili paste

1 teaspoon agave

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Oven Preheated 325º F

Temp probe 165º F

Directions:

• In a nonstick pan heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil and sauté 1 cup of minced yellow squash, 1 cup of minced carrots, 1 cup of minced onion, 2 minced green chilies, 2 in. of minced ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala with 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric. Set aside

• Knead the Turkey with above ingredients, egg, chili paste, cilantro, and homemade bread crumbs, adding salt to taste and 1 teaspoon of olive oil—form a nice loaf

• Place the loaf on non stick tray in oven with a thermometer reaching the core of the loaf

• After 25 minutes, brush with glaze

• Brush the loaf with the remaining glaze towards the last ten minutes of the cooking process

• The thickest part of the meatloaf should reach an internal temperature of 165º F or above

• After the bake*, let the meat loaf rest for 15 - 20 minutes before serving with favorite sides!

  *May take 1 hour or more to ensure complete cooking

Turkey meatloaf is a Thanksgiving favorite that is full of wonderful spices that elevate the dish to a whole new level. The spices along with their medicinal properties complement the dish which is rich in protein and low in fat. I wish as always that you will eat wisely and live long and strong!