Monday, February 1, 2010

Turkey Spinach Meatloaf

Way back when before I met Tai, I would cook dinner for my dad every night. When Mom moved to an adult family home, Dad was on his own. Because Dad is partially sighted cooking can be a challenge for him. I hated cooking for just myself so we had dinner together every night.
I like to make sure that my meals have a vegetable somewhere. Sometimes it's a salad or a side of green beans. But when I found this recipe, it became a staple.
I hadn't made this meatloaf since I met Tai. I don't even have the recipe. I did it by memory. Tai says I rickrolled him with this since he was expecting so much spinach. You could puree the spinach, mushrooms and onion if you didn't want to see them.

Turkey Spinach Meatloaf

1 lb ground turkey
1 8 oz package of frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 8oz can of mushroom, sliced or a cup of sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 medium onion diced
1 clove of garlic diced fine
1/4 cup of bread crumbs
1 egg
salt & pepper to taste
hot sauce to taste

Saute onions, garlic, and mushrooms in a little bit of oil. Cook til onions are soft. Mix turkey, spinach, bread crumbs, egg, onions, garlic, and mushrooms. Add salt, pepper and hot sauce. I find turkey a little bland so I add a little hot sauce-about 4 dashes. Add more or less or leave it out. Once everything is mixed thoroughly, put mix into loaf pan. Cook at 400 degree oven for 35-45 minutes.
This made enough for 4 generous servings. I added gravy over it but it's delicious and moist as is.

5 comments:

  1. Hmm... looks interesting. I might have to try that!

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  2. This sounds really good! I'll have to "rickroll" Chris into in one night!!! LOL!
    I'd never heard that term!

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  3. Oh we love spinach so I might have to try this! Um, I've been pretty out of the blogging loop lately so I feel bad just now seeing your new look! How long has it been since you got it?? It looks great!

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  4. I think it looks delicious, but sadly my husband would never eat all that spinach. Nor does he agree with me deviating from our normal meatloaf recipe!

    Jessie

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  5. I would've never thought of this take on turkey and spinach!!!

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