PERFECT PEAR TURKEY LOAF
MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1 small celery stalk
1 small carrot or 1/2 small sweet red pepper
1/2 small onion
1 can (15 ounces) Bartlett pears, drained and diced
1/2 cup cooked rice
2 eggs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground turkey
1 tablespoon brown mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice

METHOD

Clean and cut up celery, carrot and onion. In food processor bowl, process until finely chopped. Scrape into a large bowl. Stir in 1/2 of the diced pears (about 2/3 cup), cooked rice, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Add ground turkey; mix well. Spoon mixture evenly into an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan. In food processor bowl combine remaining pears, mustard, soy sauce, honey and lemon juice. Process until mixture resembles applesauce. Spoon on top of loaf. Bake in 350°F oven for 1 1/4 hours or until internal temperature reaches 185°F. Allow to cool 10 minutes before slicing.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER SERVING)

Calories 347
Protein 27g
Carbohydrate 28g
Fiber 2g
Fat 13g
Sodium 713mg
Cholesterol 28mg