Oatmeal and Apples in Turkey Loaf Make This Recipe YUMMY and Full of Fiber!

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As fall approaches, we start to eat heavier foods.  This turkey loaf is one of my fall and winter favorites.

One of my favorite recipes, "Loafstyles of the Rich and Famous" is from a great cookbook called Looneyspoons by Janet & Greta Podleski. There are many recipes in this lowfat cookbook that I love. This one is unique, because it incorporates oatmeal and granny smith apples in the recipe. The oatmeal and apples add fiber to the meat dish. The cooked apples and oatmeal do NOT add flavor, just fiber and texture to the meat.

This recipe is guy tested and approved. I swear! Don't be afraid to try it.

Loafstyles of the Rich and Famous:

1 tsp. butter or margarine
2 C chopped, unpeeled Granny Smith apples
3/4 C chopped onions
1-1/2 lbs lean ground turkey (skinless)
1/2 C EACH quick-cooking rolled oats and chopped fresh parsley
1/2 C skim milk
2 egg whites
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 tsp. dried marjoram
1/2 tsp. EACH ground sage, salt and black pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add apples and onions. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, until onions are tender. Let cool.

In a large bowl, mix together apples, onion, and all remaining ingredients.

Spray a 9 X 5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray. Pat turkey mixture into pan. Bake for 1 hour, or until no longer pink in the center. Pour off any liquid from pan. Invert onto a platter and serve.

Serves 6

Per serving: 198 calories, 3 g. fat, 13.7 carbs, 30.3 g protein, 300 mg sodium, 57 mg cholesterol

Hope you like the dish as much as I do! It is great as leftovers, too!