Turkey Couscous Meatloaves |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A low calorie, high protein, lowfat, healthy option for dinner. This recipe was clipped from the Orlando Sentinel, adapted from one published in Redbook. Ingredients:
3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth |
1/2 cup whole wheat couscous |
1 zucchini, fresh, coarsely grated |
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped |
4 teaspoons rubbed sage, crumbled |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper |
1 1/4 lbs ground turkey breast |
1 egg |
1/4 cup light brown sugar |
2 tablespoons tomato paste |
3 slices reduced-sodium bacon, halved |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Boil broth; stir in couscous. Cover and remove from heat. let stand 5 minutes.
2. Transfer couscous to large bowl; fluff with fork. Stir in zucchini, onion, sage, salt and pepper. Add turkey and egg and mix to combine. Shape into 6 loaves, each about 1-1/2 inches thick.
3. Place on rimmed baking sheet lined with nonstick foil.
4. Mix sugar, mustard and tomato paste. brush most of mixture on loaves. Lay bacon piece diagonally over each loaf. Brush bacon with remaining mustard mixture. Bake 30-35 minmutes. Broil 1 minute to crisp the bacon.
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