A slice of juicy turkey meatloaf with a light brown crust served with a bright green and red kale and roasted red pepper salad.

Low-Carb Turkey Meatloaf with Kale and Roasted Red Pepper Salad

Name: Low-Carb Turkey Meatloaf with Kale and Roasted Red Pepper Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ground turkey, 1.5 lb.; almond flour, 1/2 cup; egg, 1; medium onion, 1/2 finely chopped; garlic cloves, 2 minced; cumin, 1 tsp.; smoked paprika, 1 tsp.; maple syrup, 1 tbsp.; salt, 1 tsp.; black pepper, 1/4 tsp.; kale, 4 cups leaves stripped from stem, roughly chopped; roasted red peppers, 1 cup sliced into thin strips; shallot, 1 thinly sliced; olive oil, 1 tbsp.; red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp.; Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp.; salt, 1/4 tsp.; black pepper, 1/4 tsp.; Pecorino Romano cheese, 1/4 cup shaved, optional

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 50 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: February 18, 2023

This is a low-carb twist on the classic American comfort food, meatloaf. The star ingredient is lean ground turkey seasoned with cumin, paprika and a touch of maple syrup. It's hearty and satisfying, perfect for a chilly day but light enough for a mild winter day like today. We'll pair it with a refreshing kale and roasted red pepper salad for some color and crunch.

Ingredients (for 4)

Ground turkey - 1.5 lb.
Almond flour - 1/2 cup
Egg - 1
Medium onion - 1/2 - finely chopped
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Cumin - 1 tsp.
Smoked paprika - 1 tsp.
Maple syrup - 1 tbsp.
Salt - 1 tsp.
Black pepper - 1/4 tsp.
Kale - 4 cups - leaves stripped from stem, roughly chopped
Roasted red peppers - 1 cup - sliced into thin strips
Shallot - 1 - thinly sliced
Olive oil - 1 tbsp.
Red wine vinegar - 2 tbsp.
Dijon mustard - 1/2 tsp.
Salt - 1/4 tsp.
Black pepper - 1/4 tsp.
Pecorino romano cheese - 1/4 cup - shaved, optional

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥👨‍🍳

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 2 - 🥣🥄🍴

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, almond flour, egg, onion, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
Step 3 - 🗒️🍞🔲

Line a loaf pan with baking paper and transfer the meat mixture to the pan. Pat it down into an even layer.
Step 4 - 👨‍🍳🍞🕒

Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 5 - 🥗🍴🥬

While the meatloaf is baking, make the salad. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Add the chopped kale, shallot, and roasted red peppers. Toss to coat well.
Step 6 - 🔥🥩🍴

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve along with the kale and roasted red pepper salad. If desired, sprinkle some shaved Pecorino Romano cheese on top of the salad.

Additional

For a spicier twist, consider adding a 1/4 tsp. of chili powder to the turkey meat mixture. This dish is also delicious served cold the next day for lunch!