Comfort Turkey Meatloaf
 
Ingredients:

• 2 T olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 tsp. minced garlic plus 1 tsp
• 1 tsp of each, chopped: thyme, rosemary
• 1/3 cup chopped parsely
• 2 egg whites
• 1.5 tsp. Dijon mustard
• ¼ C ketchup
• 2 T Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ C soy milk or lowfat milk
• 2/3 C whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 2 lb. ground turkey meat
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. black pepper
• ½ C canned tomatoes, crushed or chopped
• Chopped parsley for garnish
  
  Heat oil, add the onions, celery and bell pepper and cook until softened until carmelized (about 5 minutes). Add 2 tsp of the garlic and the herbs and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  
  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cool the vegetable mixture, add the eggs, mustard, ketchup, 1 tsp. of worcesteshire, and milk and mix until combined.
  
  Add breadcrumbs, ground meat, salt and pepper and mix only until incorporated. Transfer to loaf pan and form. Pour the tomato mixture over the top and bake for 45 minutes to an hour. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley.
  
  *Meatloaf is even better when made a day before and reheated.