Description
This high-protein turkey meatloaf with pumpkin is a comforting twist on a classic dish, adding moisture and nutrients while maintaining delicious flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Vegetable broth or milk (as needed)
- Ketchup (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together ground turkey, pumpkin puree, chopped onion, and minced garlic in a large mixing bowl.
- Add breadcrumbs and eggs to the bowl, mixing well.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; mix until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Check the mixture’s moisture; add vegetable broth or milk if it’s too dry.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf in a greased or lined loaf pan.
- Top with ketchup for a classic finish.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or garlic butter green beans for a perfect meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: meatloaf, turkey, pumpkin, high-protein, comfort food