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Adobo-Glazed Mini Turkey Loaves

This high-protein dish offers a vibrant twist on a classic comfort food. These adobo-glazed mini turkey loaves combine lean turkey breast and dark mince for a succulent texture, packed with nutritious garden vegetables like broccoli, red peppers, and peas. The smoky, slightly sweet glaze provides a sophisticated depth of flavour that elevates the humble meatloaf into something truly special for a midweek dinner.

Perfect for those seeking a healthy, portion-controlled meal, these individual loaves are as practical as they are delicious. Because they are baked in a muffin tin, they cook quickly and are ideal for batch cooking or meal prep throughout the week. Serve them alongside a crisp green salad or roasted root vegetables for a balanced, savoury meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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Ingredients for Adobo-Glazed Mini Turkey Loaves

  • 1 slice light wheat bread, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 60ml unsweetened almond milk

  • 230g turkey mince (dark meat)

  • 230g turkey mince breast

  • 1/2 cup Onion and Garlic Mix

  • 1/2 cup Broccoli and and Red pepper Mix

  • 120ml frozen peas

  • 2 egg whites

  • 25ml tomato paste

  • 4 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoons black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard

  • 1/2 teaspoons chilli powder

  • 45ml tomato paste

  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 45ml low-sodium chicken broth

  • Juice of 1/2 lime

  • 1/4 teaspoons salt

Heat oven to 350&Deg;F.

Soak bread and milk in a bowl for 10 minutes. Combine remaining loaf ingredients in another bowl; add bread and milk; mix well. Scoop 80ml mixture into each of 7 nonstick muffin tin cups. Bake 10 minutes.

While loaves bake, prepare glaze by combining all glaze ingredients in a bowl; also make sauce for enchilada bake.While loaves bake, prepare glaze by combining all glaze ingredients in a bowl; also make sauce for enchilada bake .

Spread 1 tablespoon glaze on each loaf. Continue to bake until internal temperature reaches 71°C, 15 to 20 minutes more.

While baking, begin ragout and Thai soup .

Remove loaves from oven; let cool. Set aside 3 loaves for the shepherd's pie. If not serving immediately, cover remaining loaves and freeze. To reheat Microwave on high 3 minutes or bake at 191°C for 30 minutes.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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