Turkey Meatloaf with Unsweetened Marinara and Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

A flavorful and moist turkey meatloaf, free from grains and sugar, bathed in a rich unsweetened marinara sauce, accompanied by creamy mashed sweet potatoes and vibrant steamed broccoli.

• Prep: 25 min
• Cook: 1 hr 15 min
• Total: 1 hr 40 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Medium
• Cost: $3.89/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Soy-Free
• Paleo
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Whole30

Tags

• bake
• comfort food
• savory
• healthy
• classic
• crowd-pleaser

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (medium, finely diced)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 2 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
• 1 egg (large)
• 0.25 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cup marinara sauce (compliant unsweetened)
• 4 sweet potatoes (medium, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks)
• 0.25 cup full-fat coconut milk (full-fat)
• 2 tablespoon ghee
• 1.5 pound broccoli florets (fresh)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced yellow onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Let cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, almond milk, chopped fresh parsley, dried Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and the cooled onion-garlic mixture. Mix gently but thoroughly until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Pour 1/2 cup of the compliant unsweetened marinara sauce over the top of the meatloaf.
5. Bake for 50 minutes. While the meatloaf bakes, place the sweet potato chunks in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
6. Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the hot pot. Add the compliant full-fat coconut milk, ghee or compliant butter alternative, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mash until creamy and smooth.
7. After 50 minutes, remove the meatloaf from the oven. Pour the remaining 1 cup of compliant unsweetened marinara sauce over the meatloaf. Return to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
8. During the final 10 minutes of meatloaf cooking, steam the fresh broccoli florets until tender-crisp. You can steam them in a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water and covered, or in a steamer basket over boiling water.
9. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with mashed sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli.

Notes

Always check the ingredient list of your marinara sauce and almond milk to ensure they are compliant with Whole30 rules (no added sugar, soy, carrageenan, etc.).

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 565
• Protein: 35.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 34.5 g
• Fat: 32.7 g
• Fiber: 9.3 g
• Sodium: 893 mg
• Saturated Fat: 11.8 g
• Sugar: 10.5 g
• Cholesterol: 173 mg