Name: Ground Turkey Carrot Meatloaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, finely diced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 kg ground turkey (about 2 lbs); 1 medium carrot, grated (about 200 grams or 7 oz); 1/2 medium sweet potato, grated (about 100 grams or 3.5 oz); 3 cloves garlic, grated or finely diced; 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from half a lemon); 1 teaspoon orange zest (from half an orange); 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed powder; 1 teaspoon paprika powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon hot mustard; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon bicarb soda; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup nuts of choice, chopped (optional); 1/4 cup raisins or sultanas, chopped (optional); 1 teaspoon olive oil for greasing; 2 tablespoons flour or breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup mayonnaise (maybe a little less); Slices of carrots and parsley for decoration; Seeds or chopped nuts for decoration; Thinly sliced lemon and/or orange rind for decoration; Ground black pepper for accurate seasoning

Description

A healthy and delicious ground turkey carrot meatloaf that combines wholesome ingredients with rich flavors, perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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1 medium onion, finely diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 kg ground turkey (about 2 lbs)
1 medium carrot, grated (about 200 grams or 7 oz)
1/2 medium sweet potato, grated (about 100 grams or 3.5 oz)
3 cloves garlic, grated or finely diced
1 teaspoon lemon zest (from half a lemon)
1 teaspoon orange zest (from half an orange)
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander seed powder
1 teaspoon paprika powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon hot mustard
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon bicarb soda
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 eggs
1/4 cup nuts of choice, chopped (optional)
1/4 cup raisins or sultanas, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon olive oil for greasing
2 tablespoons flour or breadcrumbs
1/2 cup mayonnaise (maybe a little less)
Slices of carrots and parsley for decoration
Seeds or chopped nuts for decoration
Thinly sliced lemon and/or orange rind for decoration
Ground black pepper for accurate seasoning

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 170 C / 340 F (conventional).
Sauté the onion in olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt for about 5-6 minutes, until soft and golden.
Grate the carrots and sweet potatoes, then press against the bowl to squeeze some juice out (discard half of the juice).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated vegetables with the other ingredients and the pre-cooked onions, mixing until well incorporated.
Grease a round springform cake tin with olive oil and dust with flour or breadcrumbs.
Transfer the mixture to the cake tin and spread evenly, packing it firmly.
Bake in the oven for 1 hour.
Remove from the oven and cool slightly before transferring to a plate.
Spread mayonnaise over the top and decorate with carrots, parsley, seeds, lemon and orange zest, and ground black pepper.

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from grated vegetables to avoid a soggy meatloaf. Let the meatloaf cool before slicing for better structure.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150 grams)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 550mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 150mg