Turkey Meat Loaf With Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bunch spinach, thick stems removed and leaves chopped (about 4 cups)
• 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 large egg
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 lbs red potatoes, quartered
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup jarred marinara sauce, warmed (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 400°f in a bowl, combine the turkey, onion, spinach, parsley, bread crumbs, mustard, egg , and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
• 2 transfer the mixture to a baking sheet and form it into a 10-inch loaf. spread with the ketchup. bake until cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes.
• 3 meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large pot of enough water to cover and bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. mash with the buttermilk, oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
• 4 serve the meat loaf with the potatoes and the marinara sauce, if using.