Pizza-Style Turkey Meatloaf

This high-protein, low-carb alternative to traditional pizza uses lean ground turkey as a base, keeping it light and satisfying.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 1 pound ground turkey (85% lean) · 848 kcal in the whole recipe
• 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce · 81 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded · 73 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped · 15 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/4 cup onion, minced · 14 kcal in the whole recipe
• Vegetable oil or cooking spray for greasing

Method

1. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate. Pat the ground turkey evenly into the bottom of the plate to form a flat base.

   

2. Cook the turkey base: either bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or cover with wax paper and microwave on high for about 8 minutes (rotating the plate after 3 minutes). Carefully drain any excess liquid.

   

3. Evenly top the cooked turkey base with the chopped green pepper, minced onion, spaghetti sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese.

   

4. Return the dish to either the oven or microwave for 1 to 2 minutes, heating just until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly. Slice and serve warm.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.