Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 2 lb (900 g) ground turkey (93/7, not the leanest)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium carrot, finely grated
• 1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
• 1 cup (60 g) panko breadcrumbs
• ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Glaze: ½ cup (120 ml) ketchup, 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment.

2. 2

   Soak panko in milk for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Sauté the onion in a splash of oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft, then add the garlic for 30 seconds. Cool slightly.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine turkey, cooked onion + garlic, grated carrot, squeezed zucchini, soaked panko, eggs, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix with your hands just until combined.

5. 5

   Shape into a 9×5 inch loaf on the parchment-lined pan.

6. 6

   Whisk the glaze together and brush half over the loaf.

7. 7

   Bake 30 minutes. Brush on the remaining glaze and continue 20–25 minutes more, until internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C).

8. 8

   Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.