Easy and healthy turkey meatloaf recipe that's a great family dinner and excellent as leftovers for lunch the next day. Use turkey mince for a lean mince alternate to beef mince.
½ loaf (about 300g) sourdough bread, crusts removed, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Roasted trussed baby vine ripened tomatoes and green salad, to serve
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan. Grease and line a 21cm x 11cm (base measurement) loaf pan with baking paper, extending paper at long sides for handles. Combine the turkey mince, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, oregano and ½ cup of the parmesan in a large bowl. Spread half the turkey mixture over base of prepared pan and smooth the surface. Arrange peppers in a layer over the top of turkey mince mixture
Using hands, squeeze excess liquid from spinach and place in a bowl. Add ricotta and season with salt and pepper. Spread spinach mixture over top of peppers and then top with remaining mince mixture. Smooth the surface
Combine the cubed bread, oil and remaining parmesan in a bowl, then arrange over top of mince mixture, pressing down slightly. Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes
Uncover meatloaf and bake for a further 10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked
Serve meatloaf with roasted tomatoes and green salad
