Simple and Clean Individual Turkey Meat Loaves

My two favorite words when it comes to cooking are "simple" and "clean". I like "cheap" too, so this has the best of all three. The kids also enjoy having their own individual meat loafs. They cook a little quicker this way too. "Quick" is yet another favorite cooking word :) I usually make more than I need for dinner so I can pack lunches for the week too (this recipe is only for 4). My kids still like to dunk meatloaf in ketchup, so I buy the organic stuff. Compliment this main course with your favorite steamed veggie and enjoy :)

Simple and Clean Individual Turkey Meat Loaves

1 1/3 lb ground lean turkey (1 package)

1/2 small yellow bell pepper, chopped

3 chopped scallions

1/2 cup 100 % whole wheat breadcrumbs

1 egg and 1 egg white beaten

1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil

First: preheat Oven to 425 degrees F

Second: put turkey in a medium sized mixing bowl and make a well in the center of the meat. 

Third: add bell pepper, scallions, breadcrumbs, and eggs to the well and mix with the meat until combined. 

Forth: Shape mixture into 4 even oval shaped loaves and place in rectangular glass baking dish (spray or coat dish with olive oil first). drizzle olive oil lightly over top of meat loaves. 

Fifth: Roast the loaves for about 20 minutes or until cooked through

tips:                    -if your kids won't eat scallions, trying pureeing an onion for flavor instead.

                          -Remember to use only 100 % whole wheat bread crumbs (sans high fructose corn syrup). If you can't find it try making your own breadcrumbs from 100% whole wheat bread (sans high fructose corn syrup).

                           - Ground chicken doesn't seem to work as well as turkey.

I’m not perfect…I’m just trying to figure out this whole health thing, just like you. Thanks for letting me share my experiences with you J   

Please consult your doctor before beginning or changing your diet and exercise regimen.