While turkey can too often lend a depressingly gummy texture to meatloaf, we've improved on the standard by adding couscous, zucchini and lots of spices. The best thing of all? They cook in half the time of a full-size meatloaf and you can have leftovers for a sandwich the next day on toasted whole-grain bread.

Makes 6 servings, 2 loaves each

ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey
1 medium zucchini, shredded
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup barbecue sauce (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Generously spray a nonstick muffin pan with cooking spray.
2. Gently mix turkey, zucchini, onion, bell pepper, couscous, egg, Worcestershire, mustard, pepper and salt in a large bowl, preferably with your hands, without overworking. Equally divide the mixture among the muffin cups. Spread barbecue sauce on top of each loaf, if using.
3. Bake until the meatloaves are cooked through or an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165 degrees F, about 25 minutes. Let the loaves stand in the pan for 5 minutes before serving.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 196 calories; 6 g fat (2 g sat, 0 g mono); 79 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrate; 19 g protein; 3 g fiber; 368 mg sodium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (90% daily value), Selenium (24% dv), Vitamin A (20% dv).

This was fast and quite good. My beef-loving husband had seconds, and I enjoyed leftovers for lunch the next day.

Elizabeth Varga

I am not a meatloaf or turkey burger fan but these were wonderful. We enjoyed them for dinner and lunch the next day.

Anonymous, Tempe, AZ

Very delicious. They are chock full of veggies. Will make tasty sandwiches with the leftovers.

Anonymous

My family does NOT like meatloaf. I purposely wouldn't tell them what this was. When they saw it, they made fun - calling it a vegetable muffin! :) But when it was placed on their plate they both loved it and even said it was a repeater!!

Sharon, Little Rock, AR

I tried this recipe and was amazed. We all liked it better than "normal" meatloaf.

Anonymous, Scotch Plains, NJ

Very good recipe, wouldn't even know its low fat. Didn't have couscous though, just used instant rice.

, Wausau, Wi

Love this recipe. The epitome of an easy, weeknight meal. Serve with mashed potatoes.

, San Francisco, CA

I loved it, husband loved, kids not so much. However, I baked them and it makes an easy, quick "on the go" healthy meal for me that is a small portion so I am not tempted to overeat. So, not too kid friendly, but definitely Mom friendly!

Anonymous, The Woodlands, TX

This recipe lived up to its billing--a very nice texture. We used grated carrots instead of zucchini. Our kids loved it, and enjoyed the novelty of the muffin shape (we called it Turkey Muffins). We will definitely keep this as one of our favorites.

Anonymous, Sammamish, WA

These were fantastic! Even my meatloaf hating husband loved them and he is VERY picky. Thank you for a wonderful, healthy, easy meal!

Alisa, Monroe, WA

Absolutely delicious. We used chili sauce instead of BBQ (couldn't find any without high-fructose corn syrup) and used carrots instead of red pepper. Much better than a previous recipe we tried--and much healthier!

Mike Elliot, Los Angeles, CA

This was really good! Very moist and tasty. I have four children and it is a challenge to find something that everyone likes. All four kids loved it and even my picky daughter said it was her favorite dinner ever. Very easy to make too! I have a little mini loaf muffin pan with nine mini loafs - which made the presentation and serving easy.

Stephany, San Diego, CA

This was by far the best meatloaf I have ever had! Plus it wasn't too heavy! My kids loved it too!

Lorraine, Norco, CA

We use spicy bbq sauce and love these! Neither of us like zuccini and we get a great dose of it through these meatloaves!

Marci, Elkton, MD

I got ground chicken on sale so I mixed it with ground pork and shredded carrots instead of zucchini. My kitchen smelled wonderful while it was baking and tasted even better. Absolutely delicious, and easy!!

Smelled Good and tasted even better, Boynton Beach, FL

These were great and very easy to make! I had to bake them for a little over half an hour, but they still came out moist and delicious.

Ashley, Charlotte, NC

I use just a couple shakes of pepper instead of the half tsp. to make it kid friendly and usually 1c. of dry oatmeal instead of couscous because that's what I have on hand. Very easy, quick and tasty.

Laurel, Newcastle, CA

This was my very first attempt at using ground turkey. This is a great recipe. I did not use the barbecue but other then that followed exactly and it was a big hit.

Kathy Klenk, Oxford, GA

Surprisingly delicious. I'm always skeptical about using ground turkey because it can dry out so easily, but these are perfect.

Jamie

Made these for my kids and they were a huge hit! :) I added some shredded carrots and added a little more couscous. I was able to get 8 muffins out of the mix, I guess my muffin tin is smaller then the ones used on this site. 1 muffin was plenty for my preschoolers! Will definitely be making this again! THX!

Wendy

Loved this recipe. Put the zucchini, onions and pepper in food processor and pulsed few times. Also, added 1/4 tsp garlic powder. Sub the egg with flax meal and hot water. It was very easy and fast and will definitely be making again. The only problem is that it needs to rest more than 5 minutes otherwise the muffins will fall apart.

Rita, Portland, OR

I was a little worried that these meatloaves would be too soggy with all of the veggies, but they were wonderful! Will make again-I added a little dijon mustard with ketchup on top instead of bbq sauce

Felicia, Seattle, WA

I was skeptical, but this was so good! I really liked the barbecue sauce too.

Lindsey, Hornersville, MO

Love this recipe. Used quinoa in place of the couscous for a gluten-free makeover.

CC, Sacramento, CA

We love this recipe!!! My husband who is picky is always asking me to make it. I will double the recipe when making it and freeze the leftovers and can get a few meals out of it. It has replaced our regular meatloaf recipe!

Shannon