
Turkey & Vegetable Meatloaf with Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
SERVINGS 8
Ingredients
- ⅓ 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
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Mashed Turnips
SERVINGS 6
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
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