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spinach turkey slow cooker meatloaf

Spinach Turkey Meatloaf with Fennel and Orzo

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Calories 481kcal

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground white meat chicken or turkey
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach defrosted and drained well
  • 1 6-ounce can tomato paste, divided
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 fennel bulbs sliced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3 cups cooked whole wheat orzo 

Instructions

  • Cut parchment paper to about 15 x 9 1/2 inches to form a sling to allow you to easily insert and remove the meatloaf from your slow cooker.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine turkey, egg yolks, oats, spinach, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Form into rectangle and place on parchment in slow cooker. Place sliced fennel all around the sides of the meatloaf. Mix the rest of the tomato paste with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and garlic. Coat the turkey with tomato sauce.
  • Cook on high 3-4 hours or low 6-7 hours.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Spinach Turkey Meatloaf with Fennel and Orzo
Amount per Serving
Calories
481
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7.6
g
12
%
Cholesterol
 
209
mg
70
%
Sodium
 
891
mg
39
%
Carbohydrates
 
55.1
g
18
%
Protein
 
50.1
g
100
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.