Turkey, Goat Cheese and Portabello Meatloaf

meatloaf

Trade in the beef for turkey, add in some goat cheese and portabello mushrooms and this certainly ain’t your Mama’s meatloaf!

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup goat cheese crumbles
  • 1 container of baby bellas, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 1 small white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup ketchup (1/4 for mix and reserve 1/4 to top loaf before baking)
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 tbs worcestershire
  • 1 tbs dijon mustard
  • 1 tbs yellow mustard
  • 2 tbs flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Preheat your oven to 375.

Get a skillet going over medium heat and add olive oil.  Once the oil is heated, add in mushrooms, onion, garlic, salt and pepper and cook down for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Set aside and allow to cool.

In a large bowl, add turkey, oats, goat cheese, parsley, worcestershire, yellow mustard, dijon, half of your ketchup, mushroom mixture, salt and pepper.  Mix to combine with your hands but be careful not to over mix as this will result in a tough, rubbery texture.

If you have a loaf pan, spray it with non stick cooking spray and add in your meat mixture.  Shape to form your loaf.  If you don’t have a loaf pan, just use a cookie sheet.   Top with reserved ketchup and mustard seeds.

Bake at 375 for about 50 minutes or until internal temperature reads 155.  (The turkey police say optimum temp is 160 but it will carry over a bit!)

Mushroom Fish Bake with a Zucchini Gratin

mushroomfish

We always stock up on frozen fish fillets when me make our monthly BJ’s runs and I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it.   Baked fish can be a bit on the bland side but the addition of mushrooms, onions and Italian dressing really liven it up!

Ingredients for Mushroom Fish:

  • 4 tilapia fillets, frozen (feel free to substitute any flaky white fish here)
  • 1 pack of baby bellas, sliced
  • 1/2 white onion, sliced
  • 3 tbs zesty Italian dressing

 Ingredients for Zucchini Gratin:

  • 1 pack baby zucchini, halved lengthwise (you could also use large zucchini, sliced thin)
  • 1/2 cup part skim ricotta cheese
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup julienned sun dried tomatoes in herb oil
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat, Italian four cheese blend
  • handful of fresh basil, chopped

Directions for Mushroom Fish:

To a casserole dish, add you mushrooms and onions.  They will act as a bed for the fillets.  Season your fillets with salt and pepper and place on top of your mushrooms and onions.   Drizzle with Italian dressing and bake for about 25 mins or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Directions for Zucchini Gratin:

Place zucchini in a small casserole.  Mix ricotta with sun dried tomatoes, salt and pepper and spoon evenly on top of zucchini.  Top with shredded cheese and bake 25 mins or until cheese is slightly browned on top.  To serve, top with fresh basil.

Tips:

  • Look for sun dried tomatoes in herb oil in the produce section of your grocery store.