Turkey & Vegetable Meatloaf with Cauliflower Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup shallots (minced )
• 1/2 cup bell pepper (finely diced )
• 1/2 cup cauliflower rice
• 3/4 cup celery (finely diced)
• 3/4 cup carrots (shredded)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large egg (large)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup parsley (minced fresh)
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon thyme (chopped fresh )
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 pounds ground turkey (85%-lean )
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 9 cups cauliflower
• 1/4 cup onion (diced)
• 2 cups almond milk
• 8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 2 tbsp whole wheat flour

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add bell pepper and cauliflower rice; cook, stirring, until the vegetables are starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add celery, carrots and garlic; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more. Stir in salt and pepper. Turn the mixture onto a plate and cool for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Whisk eggs in a large bowl; whisk in milk, parsley, Worcestershire, thyme and cayenne. Stir in the cooled vegetables. Add turkey and gently but thoroughly mix with your hands or a spoon to combine. Shape the mixture into two loaves (about 6 by 3 inches each) on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top of each loaf with half the ketchup.

4. 4

   Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers at least 160 degrees F, about 40 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

5. 5

   While meatloaf is cooking Cut turnips and boil to prep for turn mash

6. 6

   Cook green beans till slightly browned but still firm

7. 7

   --- Cauliflower Mac & Cheese ---

8. 8

   Preheat the oven to 400ºF.Place 1 inch of water in a large pot with 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook until tender crisp, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain and set aside in a large bowl.Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook about 2 minutes. Stir in flour. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring continually 3 - 4 minutes, to cook out the flour.Add the milk and continue whisking, raising heat to medium-high until it comes to a boil and becomes smooth and thick, about 2 minutes stirring; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.Once it becomes thick, remove from heat completely onto another burner if possible. Add the cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup at a time mixing well until cheese is all melted.Stir in cooked cauliflower, then pour into a baking dish and bake until bubbly and golden, about 15 to 20 minutes. Then broil 2 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned.