Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb.ground turkey breast
• 1/2 lb. ground turkey
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1 cup unseasoned whole-wheat breadcrumbs
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 2 tsp. dried oregano
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, minced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 3 Tbsp. ketchup (optional, to use as a topping)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine all ingredients except 3 tablespoons of ketchup in a large bowl. Transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch non-stick loaf pan. Bake 1 hour, uncovered.
3. Remove from oven. Spread the 3 tablespoons ketchup on top, if desired. Cover lightly with foil and let meatloaf rest 10 minutes. Cut into slices and serve.

Recipe Yield: Makes 5 servings

Source: AICR
Recipe and image appear courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research.