Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
1 hour
Difficulty Level:
2
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well.
- Press mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated fat: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
- Sodium: 550 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and flavorful, with a slightly spicy kick.
- Moist and tender, with a crumbly texture.
- Colorful and visually appealing, with a crispy tortilla chip topping.
User Comments:
- "This meatloaf is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic dish."
- "I love the combination of flavors and textures in this recipe."
- "This is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and pantry staples."
- "The meatloaf is easy to make and perfect for a family meal or potluck."
- "I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a lighter and flavorful meatloaf."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to drain and rinse the black beans and corn before adding them to the meatloaf mixture.
- If you don't have tortilla chips on hand, you can substitute crushed cornflakes or bread crumbs.
- This meatloaf can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
