Southwest Turkey Loaf This meat loaf comes out juicy and packs a lot of flavor. You won't need any sauce or condiments with this dish. For an occasional twist, add 1/2 cup grated soy cheddar to the center of the loaf before baking. Makes 10 servings.
	Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon minced shallots 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 cup chopped onions Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 1/2 cup chopped red or yellow bell peppers 1 pound ground turkey breast 1 pound ground turkey dark meat 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons egg whites (from about 1 egg) 1 tablespoon coarsely ground mustard 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
	Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute. Add the onions and continue to cook, stirring, until the onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the corn and bell peppers and cook, stirring, for an addition 3 to 4 minutes. Add a couple of tablespoons of stock or water, if necessary, to keep the ingredients from sticking to the pan. Season with the cilantro, mustard, chili powder, cumin, coriander and salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside to cool. 2. In a mixing bowl, mix together the ground turkey, egg whites and bread crumbs. Add the cooled vegetable mixture and blend thoroughly. Add salt and black pepper if desired. 3. Press the turkey mixture into a nonstick loaf pan. Press lightly with a spatula to fill in evenly. Bake for 50 minutes or until the juices run clear. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

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