healthy turkey meatloaf

Name: Healthy Turkey Meatloaf
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil; 8 ounce(s) mushrooms, chopped; 2 stalk(s) celery, finely chopped; 1 - 2 - shallots, finely chopped; 3 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped; 6 ounce(s) fresh baby spinach, chopped; 4 tablespoon(s) salt-free all-purpose seasoning, divided; 2 teaspoon(s) pepper, divided; 2 tablespoon(s) Earth Balance buttery spread; 3 slice(s) whole grain/whole wheat bread, cubed small; 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1/4 cup(s) 1% milk; 1 large egg; 1 pound(s) organic ground turkey breast; 1 cup(s) shredded Italian cheese blend

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Linda Joyce

Tamarac, FL

Updated on Dec 18, 2025

I created this recipe for a tasty, healthy, moist turkey meatloaf. This recipe is made with salt-free seasonings. There is so much flavor that you do not even miss the salt. My husband loves this dish served with mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and turkey gravy.

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Slices of Healthy Turkey Meatloaf on a plate with salad.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This healthy turkey meatloaf is packed with fresh veggies, such as mushrooms and spinach. Chopped celery, shallots, and garlic help to season the ground turkey breast. It's so flavorful, you don't miss the salt. Homemade toasted croutons help to hold the meatloaf together. We served this with a salad for a healthy and satisfying meal. But it would be delicious with creamed spinach and mashed potatoes if you want a touch of decadence.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 - 2 - shallots, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 ounces fresh baby spinach, chopped
4 tablespoons salt-free all-purpose seasoning, divided
2 teaspoons pepper, divided
2 tablespoons Earth Balance buttery spread
3 slices whole grain/whole wheat bread, cubed small
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup 1% milk
1 large egg
1 pound organic ground turkey breast
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

How To Make healthy turkey meatloaf

Test Kitchen Tips

The buttery spread can be swapped with 2 Tbsp of olive oil or avocado oil.

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and celery. Saute for 3 minutes.

Step 2

Add shallots and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Step 3

Add chopped garlic. Saute for an additional 1 minute.
Step 4

Add spinach. Season with salt-free seasonings (be generous) and pepper. Saute until spinach is wilted.
Step 5

Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Step 6

In a separate pan, melt butter and add bread cubes. Saute until toasted a little. Season with salt-free seasonings (be generous), garlic powder, and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Step 7

In a medium bowl, blend milk and egg. Set aside.
Step 8

Add spinach mixture and bread cubes to the bowl and toss together.
Step 9

Add ground meat and shredded cheese.
Step 10

Mix thoroughly with hands.
Step 11

Spread into a greased loaf pan and bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 340 kcal, carbohydrates: 19 g, cholesterol: 77 mg, fat: 18 g, fiber: 7 g, protein: 29 g, saturated fat: 3 g, sodium: 222 mg, sugar: 3 g, unsaturated fat: 15 g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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