Mediterranean Meatloaf

HappyMommy1422's Note:

This is a nice substitute for regular meatloaf. We're not big fans of traditional meatloaf but we really like this dish. I've served it with a Greek salad, marinated olives and bread. From an AP food story in the newspaper which said the recipe was developed by the Quaker Oat Company.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• ¼ cup sun-dried tomato
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach , thawed and drained
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 ½ lbs ground turkey
• 1 cup quick oats or 1 cup old fashioned oats , uncooked
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup nonfat milk

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 400°F Soften tomatoes according to package directions; coarsely chop and set aside.
2. In small skillet, cook spinach and onion over low heat 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
3. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
4. Stir in cheese; set aside.
5. In large bowl, combine turkey, oats, garlic powder, oregano, salt, if desired, pepper, milk and sun-dried tomatoes; mix lightly but thoroughly.
6. Shape 2/3 of turkey mixture into 9-by-6-inch loaf in 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
7. Make a deep indentation down center of turkey mixture, leaving about 1 1/2 inches around edges of loaf; fill with spinach mixture.
8. Top with remaining turkey mixture to completely cover spinach filling; pinch edges to seal.
9. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until juices run clear when pierced with fork.
10. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Reviews

[Karen & Angel]

I liked this fine-- the flavor was quite nice (I added a little extra everything, as is my way.) But I have to give this three stars because my husband really disliked it-- he wasn't at all fond of the very soft texture. It didn't bother me too much (though it did just a little), but for him it was a deal breaker. I'd make this again just for me, but as hubby won't eat it, I'll probably pass. Thanks though! :)

[Simian Baynes]

I liked the idea behind this recipe, and feel that it could be a real winner with a little work. The flavours are really promising, but I found that none of them really came forward in this recipe. Next time I make it I will double the feta and onions, and add sliced black olives, or something. Also, I would saute the onions rather than just sweating them.

[Everything Sweet]

Great taste. I used extra feta and tomatoes. Would def. make again!!!