Best Turkey Lentil Loaf Recipes

LENTIL & TURKEY MEATLOAF MINIS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a small saucepan, add water and lentils. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 8-10 minutes, or until tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over medium heat, add oil. Sauté onions until soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add in red pepper and cook until slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and salt and cook until fragrant. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey, cooked lentils, sautéed onions, peppers, and garlic.
• Mix in breadcrumbs and egg.
• Lightly oil a muffin tin.** Evenly divide the turkey mixture into 6-8 of the cups. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix together chilli sauce, paprika and cumin. Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Evenly slather each mini meatloaf with chilli sauce.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reads 160-165 degrees F.

TURKEY LENTIL LOAF

Steps:

• Fry ground turkey in a small amount of oil until half booked and add pesto and continue until cooked.
• Roughly chop mushrooms and add mushrooms and lentils to pan.
• Fry for approx 5 minutes.
• Mix in soup mix, transfer to an over proof dish, blend in breadcrumbs.
• Add grated cheese to top.
• Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, leaving on broil for the last 3-5 to brown the cheese.

LENTIL LOAF

Steps:

• Place lentils and broth in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. Coat paper with cooking spray., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute carrots, onion and mushrooms until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in herbs. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly., Add cheese, rice, egg, egg white, seasonings and lentils to vegetables; mix well. Mix tomato paste and water; spread over loaf., Bake until a thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°, 45-50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.