Zucchini Meatloaf Without Breadcrumbs
Your classic meatloaf recipe just got a healthier upgrade! This protein-packed gluten-free meatloaf makes for a great healthy lunch or dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
Servings: 6 slices
Calories: 164kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra lean ground turkey breast another meat will work
- ¼ cup carrots shredded
- ½ cup zucchini grated (~1 small zucchini with skin)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Topping
- ⅓ cup Low Sugar Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Prepare a loaf pan by lightly greasing with cooking spray or extra virgin olive oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, add ground turkey breast, carrots, zucchini, egg, almond flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Using your hands, mix the ingredients together just until combined. Do not over mix as it will toughen the meat.
- Transfer the meat to the prepared loaf pan and spread into an even layer.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake 20 minutes at 375 F.
- After 20 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and spread the ketchup over the top of the meatloaf.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake another 40-45 minutes until the center is cooked.
- Allow the loaf to rest 10 minutes then sprinkle with dried parsley, slice and serve!
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
Notes
- To check if the meatloaf is done cooking, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. If it reads 165 degrees, it's ready to come out of the oven.
- Letting your meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes after cooking allows all the juices to soak back into the meat rather than oozing out as you cut into it! This time will make the meat more juicy and flavorful.
- I used garlic powder and onion powder here, simply because they’re more convenient and easy to use. You can totally use fresh garlic and onion too, if you have them at hand.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.1g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 6.6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67.8mg | Sodium: 113.9mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 2.9g