Whole30 Cilantro and Spinach Mini Turkey Meatloaves

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My family survives on batch cooking! Our breakfasts are almost always prepped ahead, and I usually double my dinner recipes so that there are plenty of leftovers for the week. Meatloaf, though, is usually a “one and done” meal in my house because I only own one 9x5 loaf pan. Then I found a Mini BBQ Meatloaf recipe and it changed the game for me! My family loved that recipe so much that it inspired my Cilantro and Spinach Turkey Mini Meatloaves. With ground turkey being a more affordable protein option than organic ground beef, this recipe has become a regular in our house. I love that I can now batch cook meatloaf!

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp ghee

  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped

  • 2 tsp minced garlic

  • 1 cup chopped cilantro

  • 3-4 cups chopped spinach

  • 2.5 pounds ground turkey

  • 1/4-1/2 cup almond flour (I’ve included a range here, because some ground meat is fattier than others, and will require more flour)

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 tbsp coarse grain stone ground mustard

  • 3/4 tsp salt

  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder

  • 3/4 tsp onion powder

  • 3/4 tsp paprika

  • 3/4 tsp dried dill

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:

  1. Warm a skillet over medium heat while you prepare your onion, garlic, cilantro, and spinach.

  2. Add a large spoonful of ghee, about 2 tbsp, to the skillet and let it melt completely.

  3. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

  4. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.

  5. Add the cilantro and spinach and sauté until wilted.

  6. Remove the skillet from the heat and let cool while you prepare the meatloaf mixture.

  7. Preheat the oven to 350F.

  8. Combine the remaining ingredients (ground turkey, almond flour, eggs, mustard, and spices) in a large mixing bowl, and stir until well combined.

  9. Add the sautéed onion and greens to the mixing bowl and stir until well combined.

  10. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  11. Scoop out about 1/2-3/4 cup of meat mixture, form into a mini loaf, and place on the baking sheet. You should be able to get about 10-12 mini loaves total.

  12. Bake the mini meatloaves at 350F for 23-25 minutes, or until they are no longer pink.

  13. Top with your favorite ranch dressing before serving.

Notes:

This recipe is a meal prep recipe and intended to produce leftovers. If you don’t want 10-12 mini meatloaves, simply halve all of the ingredients to make a smaller amount.