17 Day Diet Turkey Meatloaf

WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE:

When you need some comfort food what is better than turkey meatloaf? The problem is that traditional meatloaf is loaded with fat and unnecessary calories, a dish that can really latch onto your hips and thighs.

This healthy version of meatloaf doesn’t skimp on flavor and you can jazz it up by adding your favorite topping. Serve it up with some grilled veggies or a salad and you’ll have a meal that is filling and satisfying too.

Dig in and you’ll get a hefty does of comfort and nutrition. This no-fuss recipe will have your whole family begging you to add it to your weekly meal plan.

NOTES:

You can enjoy this delicious main dish on the Activate, Achieve and Arrive Cycles – Cycles 2-4.

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17 Day Diet Turkey Meatloaf

This healthy take on meatloaf ditches all the bad stuff without messing with that traditional taste. Using ground turkey and bulgur instead of high-carb bread crumbs keeps your diet healthy and your weight loss on track.

Course

Dinnner, Main Dish

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

Passive Time

30 minutes for the bulgur to cook/cool

Servings

servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quick-cooking bulgur
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 1 tbs. dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 tsps. salt-free Italian spice or your favorite seasoning blend
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

Course Dinnner, Main Dish Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 50 minutes Passive Time 30 minutes for the bulgur to cook/cool Servings servings Ingredients 1/2 cup quick-cooking bulgur Nonstick cooking spray 1 lb. ground turkey 1 tbs. dijon mustard 1 1/2 tsps. salt-free Italian spice or your favorite seasoning blend 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring 3/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat.
2. Place the bulgur in a large blender, core and blend until finely ground, about 1 minute.
3. Pour the ground bulgur into the boiling water, cover and set aside OFF the heat until cool, about 30 minutes.
4. Position your oven rack so it's in the center of the over and preheat your over to 350 degrees.
5. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
6. Once the bulgur is cool, pour it into a large bowl and fluff it with a fork.
7. Mix in the ground turkey, egg white, mustard, spice blend, salt and pepper. Use your hands to mix it together and form the mixture into a loaf.
8. Place the loaf into your baking dish and cook until browned, about 50 minutes.
9. Take the meatloaf out of the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Recipe Notes

Substitutions/Tips:

*Jazz it up by adding topping your meatloaf with topping your meatloaf with 2 tsps. of either dijon mustard, sugar-free barbecue or tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce or even sugar-free ketchup!

*Bulgur is a great substitute for bread crumbs but if you're in a hurry you can use cooked quinoa (1 cup).

*Make the bulgur a day ahead of time so when you get home from work you just need to throw everything together and sit back and relax while dinner cooks.