Vegetable Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay for Food Network Magazine

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (43)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
1 hr 35 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 10 min
Cook: 1 hr 35 min
Total:: 2 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small zucchini, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
5 cloves garlic, smashed to a paste with coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (90 percent lean)
1 cup panko (coarse Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat. Add the zucchini, bell peppers, garlic paste and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are almost soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Whisk the egg and fresh herbs in a large bowl. Add the turkey, panko, grated cheese, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and the cooled vegetables; mix until just combined.

Gently press the mixture into a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a small bowl; brush the mixture over the entire loaf. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Per serving: Calories 270; Fat 14 g (Sat. 4.2 g; Mono. 6.3 g; Poly. 3.1 g); Cholesterol 104 mg; Sodium 451 mg; Carbohydrate 16 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 20 g

Photograph by Con Poulos

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recipe Vegetable Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze
Danielle San Francisco, CA 02-03-2010
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Best Meatloaf Ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So, I made this last night, and it was absolutely delicious!! Only next time, to cut down on some of the work, I might use a... food processor for the veggies, and use (dare I say??) store bought garlic paste. Or even minced garlic. Hands down though, one of the best meatloaves I've ever tasted. Should have known. After all, it did come from Bobby Flay!!Read more
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Leslie Woodbury, CT 01-30-2010
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Terrific!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

A delicious recipe that has helped us forget that we gave up all beef products months ago!! Its a great weeknight recipe that... anyone can follow. Even if you're a die-hard beef lover, this will still satisfy your meat 'n potato cravings.Read more
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Michele Rutherford, NJ 01-25-2010
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Awesome!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family loved this turkey meatloaf. Very moist. My husband is so picky, he was afraid to try it, I of course did not tell... him there were veggies in it. He loved. We are having it again tonight. Read more
recipe Vegetable Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze
Jim St.Clair Shores, MI 01-14-2010
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Best meat loaf ever turkey beef or otherwise!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Being not a huge meat loaf lover but my family is. I'm always looking for a better meat loaf. When I made this recipe I had... my doubts that my wife and two teenagers would like this. I told them it was a turkey meat loaf and left out about all the veggies in it. It looked great smelled great and tasted great very moist. Everybody loved it and my son asked if we could have this again next week. Thanks Bobby, Sincerely the DeLong family Read more
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Jennie Forsyth, MO 01-14-2010
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It smells better than the taste, I need to retry it maybe.
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I didn't have great success with this one, I think the chopping needed to be thicker. It smelt great, but the taste...ehhh... not so much. Maybe I need to try it again.Read more
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shannon montague, NJ 01-12-2010
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THE ONLY MEATLOAF I WILL EVER MAKE AGAIN!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

AMAZING!!!!! I made this for my family tonight and my husband and kids loved it just as much as I did. Moist, extremely... flavorful, and easy. Thanks to Bobby for an amazing New meal for me and my family to enjoy...Read more