Turkey Meatloaf with Feta & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

  

 
Meatloaf is an ultimate comfort food, especially with mashed potatoes and gravy.  In that way, it can be a heavy, rib-sticking meal.  It doesn't have to be that way with a turkey meatloaf.  However, new recipes are needed to make turkey meatloaf interesting.  Many times that means additional herbs.  This recipe from Giada's Giada at Home uses sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese to impart a tangy brightness to the meat loaf.  The result is a healthier meatloaf that can fit into a spring or summer meal both in color and taste.  Serves 4.
    
Ingredients:
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/3 cup flat parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 lb ground turkey meat
    
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  In a large bowl, mix the bread crumbs, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, eggs, olive oil, feta, salt and pepper.  Add the turkey and combine, ideally mixing with your hands.  Form the mixture into a ball-loaf and put in a loaf pan or on a cookie sheet with sides.  Bake until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F, or approximately 45 minutes.  Slice and serve.