Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

Prep time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground turkey

2 large eggs, beaten

2 ½ cups ground oats

1/3 cup skim milk (you may substitute water if you are lactose intolerant)

1/3 cup good quality tomato sauce

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

½ cup minced sweet onion

½ cup minced celery

½ cup minced carrots

1 teaspoon fresh thyme

3 tablespoons chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley

2 tablespoons fresh cracked black pepper

1 tablespoon Kosher salt

Directions:

Place 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat and sauté the onions, garlic, and carrots for 3-4 minutes or until they become slightly brown and caramelized. Place the sautéed veggies on a sheet tray and let cool in the refrigerator.

Put the turkey, eggs, tomato sauce, and oats in a mixing bowl. Work the mixture until all of the ingredients are incorporated. Add the skim milk (or water) and the cooled vegetables into the turkey mixture- blend thoroughly.

Lastly, add the fresh thyme, parsley, salt and pepper and mix.

Roll the turkey mixture into a loaf-form and place on a greased baking sheet. Cook for 1 hour in a 350-degree oven making sure to reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Let the turkey loaf sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.