Jerk-Spiced Turkey Picnic Loaf

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 1
Jerk-Spiced Turkey Picnic Loaf, an easy-to-make savory dish perfect for picnics and lunch boxes
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 ounces mushrooms , rinsed , drained , and finely chopped
1 onion , peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons salad oil
1/2 teaspoon tsps salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 tablespoons cider or 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons molasses
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey ( breast or a combination of breast and dark meat )
1/2 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth
1 large egg
3/4 cup drained pickled cocktail onion , each cut in half
6 ounces paper-thin slices prosciutto

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
320
Sugar
3g
Fat
19g
This Jerk-Spiced Turkey Picnic Loaf is a flavorful twist on the classic meatloaf. With the addition of jerk spices and prosciutto, this dish is savory and delicious. It's perfect for packing in a lunchbox, taking on a picnic, or serving as a main dish for dinner. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to satisfy. The use of ground turkey keeps it lean, while the addition of the prosciutto adds a saltiness to the dish. This recipe is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for added convenience.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a large skillet, cook mushrooms and onions in oil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until liquid from mushrooms has evaporated and vegetables are slightly browned.
3.Stir in salt, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and cayenne; remove from heat.
4.Stir in cider vinegar and molasses, then flour. In a large bowl, gently mix mushroom mixture, turkey, chicken broth, egg, and cocktail onions.
5.Arrange 3 sheets of prosciutto, one slightly overlapping the next, into a rectangle at least 14 by 8 inches. Mound turkey mixture on prosciutto, then shape into an approximately 9- by 5-inch loaf. Cover turkey with remaining prosciutto.
6.Fold excess prosciutto over loaf to form a package and tuck the ends under. Place in an oiled 9- by 13-inch baking dish.
7.Bake in a preheated oven for about 1 hour or until a meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 165°F.

PROS

This savory Jerk-Spiced Turkey Picnic Loaf is packed with flavor and makes a great addition to any lunchbox, picnic basket, or family dinner table.
It’s easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time.

CONS

This dish is relatively high in sodium due to the use of pickled cocktail onions and prosciutto.
It’s also high in fat due to the use of dark meat turkey and prosciutto.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains a variety of vegetables, including mushrooms and onions, which provide vitamins and minerals like vitamin D, B vitamins, and potassium. Turkey is a good source of lean protein. The use of spices like nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and cayenne may offer antioxidant properties and have anti-inflammatory effects.

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