Butternut Squash & Turkey Meatloaf
Kayla Castle • October 18, 2021
Winter squash season is right around the corner and I am getting started with this delicious loaf. I love the squash addition in this meal makes it a delicious fall dinner. What is your favorite winter squash?
Recipe
Ingredients:
• 1 package ground turkey (about ~1lb)
• ½ small butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into ½-inch chunks, about 1 heaping cup
• 1 egg
• ½ cup almond flour
• 1 teaspoon salt & black pepper
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella, I used non-dairy
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ white onion, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• ½ tablespoon plant sterol
For the glaze
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
Directions:
1.) Preheat oven to 375F and line a bread pan with foil and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
2.) Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the plant sterol. Add in the butternut squash and cook for 7 minutes, till tender. Next add in the garlic and onion and cook for another 5 minutes.
3.) In a large bowl combine the ground turkey, parsley, spices, mozzarella, egg and almond four. Mix well. Next fold in the butternut squash veggie mix.
4.) Transfer to prepared bread loaf pan. Next make the glaze by mixing together the ketchup and soy sauce. Brush glaze over meatloaf.
5.) Bake for 45-50 minutes, till done. Enjoy!
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