Fruit in a meatloaf? What were we thinking? Trust us; we thought the exact same thing when Crystal’s sister, Cindy, suggested it one night in our test kitchen. But since Cindy is usually right (don’t even bother trying to play a game of Trivial Pursuit with her), we gave it a whirl and it worked! In fact, the sweetness from the mandarin orange brings an exciting new twist to this old-time dish. As soon as you try it, you’ll understand. Substituting ground turkey keeps the calories and fat in check, and when served with a side of stir-fried veggies and brown rice, this healthy meal is sure to become a regular household favorite.
Recipe information
Yield
makes 6 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
Step 2
Combine the turkey, pork, green onions, panko bread crumbs, bell pepper, orange, water chestnuts, 1/4 cup of the hoisin sauce, the garlic, egg whites, soy sauce, ginger, and salt in a large bowl.
Step 3
Put the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and spread the remaining 1/4 cup hoisin sauce over the top of the meatloaf. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 180°F. Let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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Step 4
Use a small funnel to quickly and easily separate an egg. The white will go through, while the yolk will stay in the top of the funnel.
