Cheery Cherry Turkey Loaf

for rsc 5, this is simple to make and uses commonly found ingredients.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground turkey
• 2 1⁄2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1  bunch scallion, sliced
• 1  egg, beaten
• 3⁄4 cup  apple juice or 3⁄4 cup red wine
• 1⁄2 cup dried tart cherry
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 8  leaves fresh sage, 2 whole for garnish,the rest chopped
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
•  salt and pepper
•  hot sauce (optional)

• for filling

• 1  vidalia onion, chopped
• 2  small zucchini, sliced thin
• 1  cup peas (thaw if frozen)
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
•  non stick  cooking spray

Directions

1. preheat oven to 350.
2. grease a loaf pan with cooking spray.
3. mix ground turkey,and the next 10 ingredients in a large bowl.
4. meanwhile heat olive oil in a sautee pan.
5. add onions, saute 3-5 minutes until softened.
6. add zucchini and saute for a few minutes more, stirring.
7. season with salt, pepper and add peas, saute for 1 minute, set aside to cool.
8. put half of the turkey mixture into the greased loaf pan.
9. spoon zucchini/pea mixture over, to cover.
10. add remaining turkey mixture over, smoothing with a spatula.
11. bake for 1 hour, until juices run clear.
12. garnish with 2 sage leaves and extra dried cherries if desired.
13. slice and serve.