If you prefer, sauté the carrot, onion, mushroom and bell pepper in a bit of oil to soften before adding to the ground turkey. Toss a few quartered potatoes in the pan with the meatloaf and they should be ready to serve alongside.

Country Turkey Loaf

1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup chopped mushroom
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a shallow baking pan; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine turkey, carrot, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, tomato sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper; mix well.
3. Shape turkey mixture into a loaf in prepared pan. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour or until cooked through and starting to brown. Let stand several minutes before slicing.

Makes 6 servings.