Healthy & Easy Turkey Meatloaf

Looking for something easy and healthy for dinner tonight? How about the weeks lunches? This recipe is so easy and substitutions are simple.  Did I mention it is gluten free as well!?

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 60-70 minutes

Ingredients: 

20oz ground turkey (I use 95% lean)

1 zucchini, shredded

1 large carrot, shredded

1/2 of medium to large red or green pepper, diced (I get whatever is on sale)

1/4 white or yellow onion, chopped

1/2 tsp of minced garlic

1 egg 

1 packet of dry ranch dressing mix

2 gluten free crackers, crushed (not always needed, you can add more veggies to firm it up instead)

Directions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 F

2) Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl 

3) Put mixture in a loaf pan and pat down so it has a smooth top

4) Bake for 60 to 70 minutes.  Use a meat thermometer to ensure inside is 165 F

Tips:

*You do not need to grease the loaf pan as there is enough fat and water in the meat, it will not stick

*You will see water around the meatloaf when it comes out, just drain this off (careful not to let the meatloaf slide out as well)

*This is a great protein source for weekly lunches and food prep.  This will be my lunches this week - along with some mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts.