Weight Watchers Turkey Meatloaf

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Weight Watchers Turkey Meatloaf is a tasty and healthy dish. This dish is ideal for anybody searching for a pleasant and delicious supper that works within their Weight Watchers diet plan. This nutrient-dense meatloaf is made with lean ground turkey and a mixture of herbs and spices. Lean ground turkey lowers the saturated fat content and calories. Furthermore, the use of herbs and spices enhances taste without requiring additional sugar or salt. The Weight Watchers points of this recipe only seven points. Additionally, this Weight Watchers Turkey Meatloaf is quite adaptable so you may change the items and tastes to your choice. You can also try this recipe with different herbs or spices to give the meatloaf a distinct taste. Let’s try the recipe with the instructions (discussed below).

EQUIPMENT:

  • One large bowl
  • Cooking brush
  • One spoon
  • Air fryer
  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Serving dish

INGREDIENTS:

  • 93% ground turkey 1 pound
  • Ketchup 1/4 cup, plus two tbsp for topping
  • Quick rolled oats 1/3 cup
  • Large egg 1
  • 1/3 cup of Chopped onions
  • Kosher salt 1 tsp
  • Shredded zucchini 1/3 cup
  • Freshly ground black pepper 1/8 tsp
  • Chopped parsley for garnish, optional

INGREDIENT NOTES:

Quick rolled oats:

  • Protein and dietary fiber are provided by quick rolled oats, which also serve as a binding agent.

Zucchini:

  • Before adding to the mixture, squeeze well to remove its extra moisture content.

Egg:

  • It acts as a binder for the meatloaf batter.

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preparation of Turkey meat marination:

  1. Add one-fourth cup of ketchup, oats, black pepper, a beaten egg, chopped zucchini, salt, and crushed onion to a large bowl.
  2. Next, add ground turkey meat to this spices mixture.
  3. Marinate the meat well by mixing it thoroughly with the mixture.
  4. Now, make four small pieces by dividing the batter into four equal halves.
  5. The turkey meatloaf is ready. You can cook it using two methods.

Air fryer:

  1. First, raise and adjust the temperature of the air fryer to 375 degrees.
  2. Next, shift the marinated meat loaf to the air fryer basket.
  3. Spray each piece with the cooking spray.
  4. Cook it for fifteen to eighteen minutes.
  5. During cooking, turn it over and pour the remaining ketchup over the meat.
  6. Simmer it for an extra six to nine minutes.
  7. The tasty Weight Watchers Turkey Meatloaf is ready to enjoy.
  8. Place the cooked loaf on a serving plate and top it with parsley.

Oven:

  1. Adjust the vacant oven temperature to 350 degrees to bake the loaf.
  2. Next, place the marinated loaf one-by-one in a baking tray.
  3. Mist the meat (loaf)
  4. with cooking spray or brush it with cooking oil.
  5. Bake it for thirty to fifty minutes or until it’s cooked.
  6. After that, turn off the oven and set aside the baking tray.
  7. Shift juicy Weight Watchers Turkey Meatloaf to a serving dish.
  8. Serve and enjoy it with your family.

VARIATIONS:

Protein:

  • Turkey can be swapped out for any kind of lean meat, like ground beef.

Onion:

  • This dish works well with any color of onion. But keep in mind that each onion has its own distinctive flavor.

Oats:

  • Alternatively, you can add old-fashioned oats if quick oats are not available.

Seasonings:

  • Add a variety of seasonings such as garlic and onion powder.

Ketchup:

  • Instead of this item, use BBQ sauce. Replace regular ketchup with sugar-free varieties like Primal ketchup to reduce the sugar content.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Serve the tasty and juicy turkey meatloaf with roasted carrots, rice pilaf, and cheesy macaroni.
  • Pair it with mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, roasted broccoli, and mashed boiled potatoes.
  • This dish also goes well with olive garden salad, homemade creamed corn, air fryer asparagus, and roasted cauliflower.

TIPS:

  • Use lean ground turkey: Select 93% lean ground turkey to keep the dish lean and protein-rich.
  • Don’t overmix: Stir the spices and other ingredients until well blended to prevent a rigid meatloaf.
  • Use the right oats: Both old-fashioned and quick oats are suitable for this recipe.
  • Smoked paprika: Sprinkle a hint of smoked paprika for a smoky, BBQ taste.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Fridge:

  • Save the turkey meatloaf in a closed vessel and refrigerate it for four days.

Freezer:

  • Store the leftover cooked meatloaf or marinated meat in a closed box and freeze it for three to four months.

Reheating:

  • You can rewarm the chilled meatloaf in an air fryer at 350 degrees or in a microwave oven for two to three minutes.

FAQs:

Does this recipe fit into a gluten-free diet?

  • Yes, this dish is gluten-free, but always remember to check the ingredient lists for the ketchup and oats to make sure.

Can I add other items to the meatloaf mixture?

  • Yes, you can boost the taste and nutritional value by adding chopped bacon, mushrooms, or diced bell pepper.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING AMOUNT

Serving Size 1 mini slice
Total Amount 4 people servings
Total Calories 218 kcal
Carbohydrates 17 g
Dietary Fiber 1.1 g
Protein 20.4 g
Sugar 2.4 g
Total Fat 8.7 g
Sodium 509 mg
Iron 1 mg

Each serving of this recipe gives a total of seven (7) Weight Watchers points.