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 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lb. ground turkey; 1/2 cup almond flour; 1 egg; 1/2 medium onion finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves minced; 1 tsp. cumin; 1 tsp. smoked paprika; 1 tbsp. maple syrup; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 4 cups kale leaves stripped from stem, roughly chopped; 1 cup roasted red peppers sliced into thin strips; 1 shallot thinly sliced; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese shaved, optional

Low-carb and flavorful twist on American Meatloaf.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 50 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily recipe · February 18, 2023

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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!