Turkey & Vegetable Meatloaf Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Turkey Meatloaf Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Turkey & Vegetable Meatloaf with Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

SERVINGS 8
Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American, Americana
Servings 8
Calories 339 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • cup shallots minced
  • ½ cup bell pepper finely diced
  • 1/2 cup cauliflower rice
  • ¾ cup celery finely diced
  • ¾ cup carrots shredded
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large egg large
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup parsley minced fresh
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon thyme chopped fresh
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 pounds ground turkey 85%-lean
  • ¼ cup ketchup

Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

  • 9 cups cauliflower
  • 1/4 cup onion diced
  • 2 cups almond milk
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp whole wheat flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add bell pepper and cauliflower rice; cook, stirring, until the vegetables are starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add celery, carrots and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more. Stir in salt and pepper. Turn the mixture onto a plate and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl; whisk in milk, parsley, Worcestershire, thyme and cayenne. Stir in the cooled vegetables. Add turkey and gently but thoroughly mix with your hands or a spoon to combine. Shape the mixture into two loaves (about 6 by 3 inches each) on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top of each loaf with half the ketchup.
  • Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers at least 160 degrees F, about 40 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.
  • While meatloaf is cooking Cut turnips and boil to prep for turn mash
  • Cook green beans till slightly browned but still firm

Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF.Place 1 inch of water in a large pot with 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook until tender crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain and set aside in a large bowl.Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook about 2 minutes. Stir in flour. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring continually 3 – 4 minutes, to cook out the flour.Add the milk and continue whisking, raising heat to medium-high until it comes to a boil and becomes smooth and thick, about 2 minutes stirring; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.Once it becomes thick, remove from heat completely onto another burner if possible. Add the cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup at a time mixing well until cheese is all melted.Stir in cooked cauliflower, then pour into a baking dish and bake until bubbly and golden, about 15 to 20 minutes. Then broil 2 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 39gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 736mgPotassium: 948mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2937IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 360mgIron: 3mg
Keyword 21 day fix, 30 minute meals, bake ahead, balanced nutrition, cauliflower, healthy reciipes, meatloaf, quick & easy, Turkey, veggies most
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Mashed Turnips

SERVINGS 6
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Americana
Servings 6
Calories 33 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 1/2 pounds turnips
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon chives chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions
 

  • Wash and peel the turnips. Remove the ends and cut the turnips into quarters.
  • Add the turnips to a pot and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil, cooking the turnips for about 35 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork.
  • Drain the liquid from the pot and turn off the heat. Add the almond milk.
  • Use a potato masher to mash the turnips. For a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender to mash the turnips.
  • Season with chives and garlic salt.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 477mgPotassium: 217mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
Keyword side dish, turnip, Veggies, veggies most
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