Christa Wagner

Attention busy moms who want her kids to eat a healthy dinner, but don’t have a lot of time to prepare.  I cook nearly every day so I like to share with you recipes that are tried and true and winners in my home.   Most of the food I make is simple and easy and can be made in 30 minutes and only uses a few ingredients you probably have in your kitchen.  I use my Meal Planning Made Easy System to plan the meal and make sure I have all my ingredients. 

Today’s recipe is Turkey and Roasted Red Pepper Meat Loaf.   I originally found this recipe in Real Simple and I was surprised.  As much as I love the magazine, I usually find their recipes a little bland and they leave a little to be desired.  But this one made the cut and I wanted to share it with you.

Turkey and Roasted Red Peper Meat Loaf

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• kosher salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 cups mixed greens

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 400° F.
2. Combine the turkey, onion, bread crumbs, egg, Parmesan, 2 tablespoons of the mustard, the parsley, red peppers, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Shape the meat into an 8-inch loaf and place in a baking dish. (See Tip, below.)
3. Bake until no trace of pink remains (internal temperature should be 165° F), about 45 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
4. Whisk together the remaining mustard, the vinegar, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
5. Divide the greens among individual plates and drizzle the vinaigrette over the top. Serve with the sliced meat loaf.

This recipe is so yummy and a twist on an old classic.   It’s quick to prepare, about 15 minutes and the rest is in the oven, and your kids will gobble it down.   Enjoy!

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