Turkey Meatloaf with Roasted Asparagus & Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Rutland Regional's Executive Chef, Jackie Hesse, provides a healthy and hearty meatloaf recipe for March.

Meatloaf Ingredients

• 2.5 Lbs – Ground Turkey
• 1 Tbsp – Worcestershire Sauce
• 1/2 Cup – Panko Breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp – Minced Garlic
• 1 Cup – Crispy Fried Onions, Crushed
• 1 tsp – Onion Powder
• 2 Tbsp – Minced Red Onion
• 1 tsp – Celery Salt or Ground Celery Seed
• 1 – Egg, Beaten
• 1 tsp – Black Pepper
• 2 Tbsp – Dijon Mustard
• 1 Tbsp – Kosher Salt
• 2 Tbsp – Ketchup
• 1 Tbsp – Fresh Chopped Parsley

Meatloaf Topping

• 1 Tbsp – Brown Sugar
• 1 Tbsp – Water
• 2 Tbsp – Dijon Mustard
• 1 Tbsp – Smoked Paprika
• 1 Tbsp – Ketchup
• 1 tsp – Garlic Powder

Sweet Potatoes & Asparagus

• 2-3 Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into slices
• 1 Bunch Asparagus, rinsed and woody ends discarded
• 1 Tbsp – Butter
• 1-2 Tbsp – Non-fat Plain Greek Yogurt
• 2 Tbsp – Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

Meatloaf & Asparagus 

1. Combine all Meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl, mix together until well combined, being careful not to over mix. Transfer mixture to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and shape into a rectangle. If you prefer to bake meatloaf in a loaf pan, you certainly can, however I prefer this method as it allows the top and the sides to brown more, giving more caramelized flavor. If choosing a loaf pan, cook time may slightly increase.
2. Spread the top of meatloaf evenly with Meatloaf Topping. Loosely cover with aluminum foil.
3. Bake in a 375* oven for 30 minutes then remove foil. Cook for another 15 minutes or until internal temperature of 165* is reached.
4. For the last 15 minutes of cooking on the meatloaf, add cleaned asparagus to a baking sheet, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast in the oven until tender.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

1. In a medium sized pot, boil sweet potatoes until soft.
2. Drain and mash sweet potatoes, adding salt and pepper to taste, as well as butter if desired.
3. Optional, 1-2 T non-fat plain Greek yogurt to add extra creaminess.