Turkey and Veggie Mini Meatloaf Muffins

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Mini turkey meatloaf muffins packed with finely chopped vegetables, perfect portion-controlled meal for kids. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground turkey, grated zucchini, grated carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 American cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, soak 1/2 cup bread crumbs in 1/4 cup milk for 5 minutes until absorbed.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground turkey, soaked bread crumbs, 1/2 cup grated zucchini, 1/2 cup grated carrot, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 large egg, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Step 3: Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well. Divide the mixture evenly into the cups, filling about 3/4 full.
  4. Step 4: Spread 1/4 cup ketchup evenly over the tops of the meatloaf muffins.
  5. Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until meat is cooked through and juices run clear, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Step 6: Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the muffin tin and serving warm.

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