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Main Dish

Parmesan Meatloaf {Gluten Free}

Ingredients:
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup almond meal/flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup marinara pasta sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
  • minced parsley for garnish
Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly grease a loaf pan with cooking spray, set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey and beef, eggs, almond meal, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic, onion, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Try not over handle the mixture otherwise it will get tough. Place the mixture in the greased loaf pan and form into a loaf. Top the meatloaf with pasta sauce.

Place filled loaf pan on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and sprinkle the top with the remaining shredded cheese. Place the meatloaf back in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted.

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving/slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Appetizers

Zucchini Parmesan Crisps

Ingredients:
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound total,  sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (3/4-ounce)
  • 1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.  Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini with the oil.  In a small bowl, combine the parmesan, bread crumbs, salt, and a few turns of pepper.  Dip each round into the parmesan mixture, coating it evenly on both sides, pressing the coating on to stick, and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake the zucchini rounds until browned and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove with spatula. Serve immediately.  Great with Ranch dressing.  (for Anna)