Turkey meatloaf made with zucchini, ricotta cheese, grated Pecorino Romano cheese and oats makes a deliciously moist, gluten free meal.
Meatloaf is one of our favorite weeknight meals because it's super easy to make. You just add all of the ingredients to one bowl, mix and bake. That's it!
It's also versatile and can be made with any version of ground protein like beef, pork, chicken or turkey. With this recipe, I opted for extra lean ground turkey and to help keep it moist, I added some ricotta cheese and shredded zucchini.
This Zucchini and Ricotta Turkey Meatloaf was so flavorful and by using ground oats instead of breadcrumbs, it's also gluten free. ~Enjoy!
Suggested Equipment
Ingredients Needed
To make this meatloaf you're going to need the following ingredients:
Extra Lean Ground Turkey
Whole Grain Oats (finely ground)
Egg
Shredded Zucchini: You'll need½ cup which is approximately a small zucchini.
Minced Garlic
Chopped Fresh Basil
Ricotta Cheese: You can use whole or part skim.
Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Prep the Ingredients
Start by gathering all of your ingredients and prep them for use in the recipe; then preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
First, add the oats to a mini food processor and pulse until finely ground. Next, using a box grater, shred the zucchini.
How do you make Zucchini and Ricotta Turkey Meatloaf?
Add the ground turkey, pulsed oats, shredded zucchini, an egg, garlic, basil, ricotta and grated cheeses, salt and pepper to a bowl; mix well.
Place the mixture in a baking dish; then shape into a loaf. Place the pan in the oven and cook 45-50 minutes or until the internal temperature is at least 165 degrees F.
Allow to rest for 5 minutes out of the oven; then cut into 6 slices.
Serving Suggestions
In keeping with a gluten free meal, here are some delicious gluten free side dish options to serve with this turkey meatloaf.
Vegetables: Balsamic Roasted Zucchini and Mushrooms, Garlic Roasted Asparagus or Green Beans with Tomato and Garlic
Side Dish: Asiago Risotto, Butter and Parsley Smashed Potatoes or Cream Cheese and Chive Mashed Potatoes
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Zucchini and Ricotta Turkey Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra lean ground turkey
- 1 cup whole grain oats
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup shredded zucchini (1 small or ½ medium)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup grated pecorino romano cheese
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Start by gathering all of your ingredients and prep them for use in the recipe; then preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- First, add the oats to a mini food processor and pulse until finely ground.
- Next, using a box grater, shred the zucchini.
- Add the ground turkey, pulsed oats, shredded zucchini, an egg, garlic, basil, ricotta and grated cheeses, salt and pepper to a bowl; mix well.
- Place the mixture in a baking dish; then shape into a loaf.
- Place the pan in the oven and cook 45-50 minutes or until the internal temperature is at least 165 degrees F. Allow to rest for 5 minutes out of the oven; then cut into 6 slices.
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