Vermont Turkey Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
2/3 cup chopped carrot
2/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Preparation

In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the onion, mushrooms and carrot until tender.
Remove from heat and cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well.
Pat into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 35 minutes.
Combine syrup and mustard; pour half over the turkey loaf.
Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 165 and juices run clear.
Serve with remaining syrup mixture.