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Turkey and Kale Meatloaf with Ketchup-Sriracha Recipe.


By: Maren Swanson • January 31st, 2015
Turkey and Kale Meatloaf with Ketchup-Sriracha (recipe). #meatloaf #turkey #kale #healthy #recipe


After my boyfriend dug the Baked Chicken and Cheese Flautas I made with the "secret kale" in them, I decided to go another round and create a twist on a classic dish that he loves: Turkey and Kale Meatloaf. The funny thing is, he only noticed that I had added the kale while I was editing the photos of the turkey meatloaf. "Did you Trojan Horse my meatloaf?" he asked. Look, a little vitamin-rich kale won't hurt him. "Did you like it? I asked. He replied, "I loved it." Case closed. My Turkey and Kale Meatloaf may not beat his momma's recipe, but it's delicious, lower in fat and packed with kale…victory!

Turkey and Kale Meatloaf with Ketchup-Sriracha (recipe). #meatloaf #turkey #kale #healthy #recipe
Turkey and Kale Meatloaf with Ketchup-Sriracha (recipe). #meatloaf #turkey #kale #healthy #recipe

The Turkey and Kale Meatloaf I prepared was so moist…perhaps from the kale sautéed in the white wine? When I pulled this dish out of the oven, there was a little bit of excess liquid in the corners so I drained out before I served it. To make your life easier, I suggest picking up a bag of pre-cut, washed and ready-to-cook kale. I usually get my ready-to-go kale at the Trader Joe's in my neighborhood. Also, if you don't have any white wine laying around, then you can substitute some low-sodium chicken broth.

Turkey and Kale Meatloaf with Ketchup-Sriracha (recipe). #meatloaf #turkey #kale #healthy #recipe

If you are not a big fan of spice, then you can definitely omit the sriracha sauce, but I love the little kick of spice to balance out the sweetness of the ketchup. I would suggest serving this Turkey and Kale Meatloaf with its classic side dish side-kick, mashed potatoes. By the way, I'm working on a mashed potato recipe to link with this dish so you can prepare these two together. If you are keeping to your New Year's resolution of eating less red meat and more vitamin-rich veggies, then I have a feeling you will keep making and enjoying this recipe for quite some time!

Turkey and Kale Meatloaf with Ketchup-Sriracha Sauce

Turkey and Kale Meatloaf with Ketchup-Sriracha (recipe). #meatloaf #turkey #kale #healthy #recipe