TURKEY LURKEY

This is a Favorite of mine!!! I absolutely love this meatloaf recipe.

"Turkey Lurkey "

2 lbs (approx) lean ground turkey or chicken
1 cup Southwestern black bean and corn salsa (Publix brand) or any other of your favorite salsa (tip: buy an extra one to serve with meatloaf when it’s done)
¾ cup oatmeal (quick oats, not flavored)
1 egg
1 cup instant brown rice
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 of 10oz pkg chopped frozen spinach (thawed, excess water squeezed out)
6 cloves garlic (minced)
½ to 1 tsp salt, as desired (hint: sea salt is lower in sodium than table salt)
¼ to ½ tsp black pepper
2 pkts of tropical sazon (optional) (*)
3 tbs sofrito (optional) (*)


Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients except for ground turkey/chicken. Add meat and mix by hand (do not overmix). Divide meat mixture in half for two loaves. Shape loaves on baking sheet. Shape so loaf is uniform in size (tip: try forming in loaf pan and flipping it out onto baking sheet). Place in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes depending on the thickness of loaves. When done, let loaves rest for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with extra salsa. Goes well with a salad and baked sweet potato!

Tip: This is a great opportunity to experiment by adding other vegetables to your diet. Try adding a cup of grated zucchini in place of spinach. If you are unable to get the southwestern style salsa in your area, use your favorite flavor + a half can black beans (rinsed) or any other bean for more fiber.

Try roasting a bulb of garlic and using in meatloaf instead of 6 cloves minced.

(*) Don’t have sazon or sofrito in your area? Try adding 2 tsp of your favorite blend of Mrs. Dash