Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tsp tomato paste
• 1⅛ lb ground turkey
• 1 large egg
• ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
• 4 tbsp barbecue sauce
• 28 oz cannellini beans
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the chopped onion for 8-10 minutes until softened.
2. Add minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tsp of tomato paste to the pan with the onion. Stir to combine and set aside to cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, and the cooled onion mixture. Season well with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly and shape into a rectangular loaf.
4. Place the meatloaf in a large roasting tin. Spread 2 tbsp of barbecue sauce over the top and bake for 30 minutes.
5. While the meatloaf bakes, drain one can of cannellini beans. Combine both cans of beans (one drained, one undrained) in a bowl with the remaining 2 tbsp barbecue sauce and 1 tsp tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper.
6. After 30 minutes, remove the meatloaf from the oven. Scatter the seasoned cannellini beans around the outside of the meatloaf in the roasting tin.
7. Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and the beans are hot.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve the meatloaf in slices with the beans.