Gluten Free Meatloaf with Middle Eastern Spices

My daughter found out that she is allergic to gluten.  Therefore, when I decided to make this meatloaf, I had to use gluten free breadcrumbs.  I used Udi's gluten free whole grain bread that I crushed in the food processor.  You can substitute regular breadcrumbs for this recipe, or any other type gluten free breadcrumbs.  I have tried it both ways and either way comes out delicious.  I served this with Sweet potato mash with paprika and chill powder  (recipe below).  Enjoy!

Makes 8 servings (approximately 4.5 oz each)

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey

2 oz Udi's bread (crushed in a food processor)

3/4 cup chopped parsley

1 cup shredded onion

2 tsp. crushed garlic

1 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. thyme

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. turmeric

1/2 cup olive oil

Peel and wash the onion. Place it in a food processor and pulse until shredded. Set aside. Clean the garlic and crush with a garlic press. Set aside. Wash and chop the parsley. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.

In a blow mix together the ground turkey, the shredded onion, crushed garlic, chopped parsley, the bread crumbs, paprika, cumin, thyme, turmeric, salt and pepper. Mix well. In an ovenproof pan place the meatloaf mixture and pour over the 1/2 cup olive oil. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving (128.2 g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343

Calories from Fat 221

Total Fat 24.6g

Saturated Fat 4.7g

Cholesterol 87mg

Sodium 287mg

Total Carbohydrates 5.7g

Dietary Fiber 0.8g

Sugars 1.2g

Protein 24.4g

Sweet potato mash with paprika and chill powder

I made this dish to accompany the Gluten Free Meatloaf with Middle Eastern Spices below.

Makes 6 servings (approximately 7 oz)

2 1/4 lbs sweet potatoes

1/2 cup skim milk

3 tbsp butter

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground pepper

Peel and wash the sweet potatoes. Cut them in quarters and place them in a pot with water to boil. Or microwave them in a microwave bowl with water. When soft drain the potatoes and mash them with a potato masher. Add the butter, the milk and the spices. Blend well and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving (198.6 g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263

Calories from Fat 58

Total Fat 6.5g

Saturated Fat 4.0g

Cholesterol 17mg

Sodium 261mg

Total Carbohydrates 48.7g

Dietary Fiber 7.2g

Sugars 1.9g

Protein 3.4g

Meatloaf stuffed with hard boiled eggs

This is another dish that my mother used to make as a Sunday meal.  It's a nice alternative to plain meatloaf.  You can serve it either with rice (my mother used to make rice with it, or french fries) or mashed potatoes.  I prefer it with mashed potatoes and a bit of gravy from the pan drippings on the side.  Enjoy!!!

Makes 8 servings (approximately 5oz each serving = 2” slice)

1.5lbs ground turkey

½ cup shredded onion

1 tsp shredded garlic (about 2 small cloves)

½ cup chopped parsley

1 tsp salt

1 tsp freshly ground pepper

¼ cup bread crumbs

4 hard-boiled eggs

Before baking:

¼ cup olive oil

Pinch of salt and pepper

Turn on the stove and boil 4 eggs in water for about 10 minutes. Turn the heat off. Leave the eggs in the hot water till you are ready to use them.

Preheat the oven at 350 degrees Farhenheit.

Peel and wash the onion. Shred it in a cheese grater. Set aside. Peel and shred the garlic or press through a garlic press. Set aside. Clean, wash and fine-chop the parsley. Set aside.

In a bowl, mix together the ground turkey, the shredded onion, the shredded garlic and chopped parsley. Add the breadcrumbs to hold everything together. Add the salt and pepper. Mix together till all the ingredients are well incorporated. 

  Meatloaf mixture

Cut a large piece of wax paper and set on the counter. This is where you are going to roll out the ground turkey mixture. Take the ground turkey mixture and flatten it with your hands in a rectangle, about ½ inch thick.

Meatloaf mixture flattened

 In the meantime clean the eggs. Take one egg at a time and lay in the middle of the ground turkey mixture. Take the edges of the wax paper and roll up till you have the eggs covered with the ground turkey mixture. 

Roll all the way till the eggs are completely covered and press together to seal the eggs inside the ground turkey mixture.  Tuck the ends under. Place in an oven proof pan. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper and drizzle it with the olive oil.

Cover with aluminum foil. 

Bake at 350 degree oven for one and a half hour. Towards the end uncover and bake for 10-15 minutes, till golden brown. Serve with mashed potatoes and gravy from the pan drippings. 

Enjoy!!!

 

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 4.568oz(129.5g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310
Calories from Fat 184
Total Fat 20.4g
Saturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 180mg
Sodium 440mg
Total Carbohydrates 3.8g
Dietary Fiber 0.5g
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 26.7g