Description

Juicy low‑sodium meatloaf made with lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and a sweet‑savory glaze. This heart‑healthy twist delivers classic comfort food flavor without the excess salt, making it perfect for a wholesome family dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs ground turkey (or other lean ground meat)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
1 large carrot, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground sage
2 eggs
1 cup low sodium panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup parsley, chopped
6 ounces no‑salt‑added tomato paste
1 teaspoon low sodium Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, olive oil, onion, carrot, garlic, thyme, sage, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, parsley, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, water, and brown sugar; mix until just combined.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and shape into a loaf about 2 inches thick.
Optional: brush the top with a little extra brown sugar mixed with water for a glaze.
Bake for 40‑45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm with your favorite low‑sodium sides.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of low‑sodium broth to the mixture. You can substitute ground turkey with lean ground chicken or beef. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Category: B
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 250
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 350 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg

Keywords: meatloaf, low sodium, turkey, healthy