Curry Turkey Meatloaf

This might sound crazy - but last night, I made turkey meatloaf with curry. The inspiration? Leftover, store-bought tzatziki dip.

It's cold in Boston, and last night, I was craving warm comfort food. I really wanted to use up some of this dip, and my mind immediately went to curry - then mashed potatoes - then meatloaf. So I did what I had to do.

Curry Turkey Meatloaf

Yields: 5-6 servings

-1 package lean ground turkey

-1/2 yellow onion, minced

-1/2 green pepper, chopped

-1 egg

-1 cup plain bread crumbs

-1 tbsp. curry powder

-1/2 tbsp. cumin

-1/2 tbsp. dried cilantro

-1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

-1 tsp. minced garlic

-Salt and black pepper to taste

- 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil

Directions: In a large bowl, mix all ingredients (except for olive oil) together with hands. Make sure everything is well blended; then add olive oil for extra moisture. Spread mixture evenly in a greased loaf pan, and cook in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes, or until center is cooked thoroughly. Let rest for 5 minutes, covered, before slicing.

The end result was a moist, spicy, Indian-flavored meatloaf that knocked my socks off - and will knock your's off, too. The cayenne added a major kick to the dish, while the curry was perfectly spicy and slightly smoky. 

The tzatziki helped to calm down the spice in this dish, too - it added a cool, refreshing touch to the meatloaf. The peppers and onions also worked as great texture contrasts. I could have easily eaten this entire loaf to the face - and to think, the entire meal was inspired by one tub of store-bought tzatziki dip. 

What one ingredient resulted in a great meal in your kitchen recently?

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