Good for You Meatloaf

Elevate your dinnertime routine with this "Good for You Meatloaf," a healthy twist on the classic comfort food. Made with your choice of lean ground turkey or beef, this meatloaf is packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like rolled oats, grated carrots, zucchini, and minced garlic, delivering both flavor and wholesome goodness. A quick-to-whip-up glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard adds a mouthwatering sweet-and-savory finish. Ready in just over an hour, this high-protein, veggie-loaded dish is perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family meal. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or a crisp green salad for a balanced, satisfying dinner. With its tender texture, subtle seasoning, and homemade touch, this healthy meatloaf recipe is one you'll keep coming back to!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground turkey or beef
• 0.5 cup rolled oats
• 0.25 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely grated
• 0.5 medium zucchini, finely grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon mustard

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and milk. Let this sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the oats to absorb some moisture.

Step 3

Add the ground turkey or beef, egg, finely chopped onion, grated carrot, grated zucchini, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix everything gently but thoroughly until well-combined.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, pressing it down evenly to shape it into a loaf.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard to create the glaze. Spread this glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 6

Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 7

Once done, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Step 8

Serve warm with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes or a side salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	982.6 grams (982.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1157

Total Fat 49.00g	63%
Saturated Fat 14.80g	74%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 543mg	181%
Sodium 2221mg	97%
Total Carbohydrate 75.20g	27%
Dietary Fiber 10.20g	36%
Total Sugars 29.60g
Protein 110.60g	221%

Vitamin D 81IU	403%
Calcium 311mg	24%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 2401mg	51%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.2%

Protein: 37.4%

Carbs: 25.4%