Turkey-Vegetable Meat Loaf

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By Tara Bench and Khalil Hymore

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey breast
  • 1 medium onion, grated
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1 small zucchini, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 4 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup apricot jam

Preparation

Step 1

1. Press a 24-inch-long piece of nonstick aluminum foil, dull side up, into a 6-quart slow cooker, leaving the ends hanging over the sides. In a large bowl combine turkey, onion, carrot, zucchini, garlic, egg, oats, 2 tablespoons broth, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form mixture into a 9-by-5-inch loaf and place in slow cooker. Cover and cook 2 1/2 hours on HIGH or 4 hours on LOW.
2. Using the foil, carefully lift meat loaf out and transfer to a platter. Whisk together tomato paste, jam, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire, and 2 tablespoons broth; brush mixture on top of meat loaf.

Nutrition facts per serving: 260 calories, 2.5g total fat, 0.5g sat fat, 537mg sodium, 33g carbs, 81mg chol, 26g protein, 3g fiber