Everybody loves their Instant Pot®, but not every turkey meatloaf is good. Most are dry, or just plain fall apart. This healthier version is good for you and it stays together. A turkey meatloaf that tastes good and made easy with your Instant Pot® is a win win in my book.
Serve with Perfect Mashed Potatoes for a classic comfort food dinner.

Instant Pot Turkey Meatloaf with Zucchini Halves
Tonia BloomThis healthier version of meatloaf is easy to make and easy to clean up. You will need a way to lift the meatloaf in and out of the pot. If you have a roasting/steamer rack with handles, this works the best. If not, fold three 18-inch long foil sheets in half lengthwise to make a "spoke" and spray with cooking oil.
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 13 minutes mins
Total Time 23 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Diet Green, Low Carb, Low Fat, Low Sodium
Servings 4
Cost $2.59 per serving
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup Low Sodium Marinara Sauce divided
- 2 tablespoons 50/50 Ketchup (Low Sodium/Low Sugar)
- 16 ounces 93% Lean Ground Turkey
- 4 ounces Italian Turkey Sausage Links casings removed
- 1 cup Green Bell Pepper diced
- ⅓ cup Quinoa
- 1 large Egg
- 1½ teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1½ cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 medium Zucchini cut in half lengthwise
Instructions
- Combine 2 tablespoons of the marinara sauce with ketchup and set aside.
- Combine remaining marinara sauce, bell pepper, quinoa, egg, Italian seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl. Mix ground turkey and sausage into the wet mixture. Shape into 5" X 7" loaf.
- Place water in bottom of Instant Pot. If using foil strips, place a trivet in bottom of pot with foil strips overlapping to make a "Spoke". Or, place roasting rack in bottom of pot. Place the meatloaf on top of foil strips/roasting rack.
- Seal the lid. Close the valve, and set the Manual/Pressure Cook button for 35 minutes. (Make sure foil pieces are inside of closed lid).
- Use a quick pressure release. Carefully remove meatloaf to a platter. Do not discard water inside the Instant Pot. Spoon marinara and ketchup sauce over the meatloaf and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, drizzle olive oil evenly over zucchini halves. Place 4 halves on trivet/roasting rack and top with other 4 halves.
- Seal the lid. Close the valve and set the Manual/Pressure Cook button for 3 minutes. Use a quick pressure release.
- Slice the meatloaf and serve with zucchini halves.
Notes
A silicone sling works really well for getting the meatloaf in and out of the pot. This is a "nice to have" tool if you use your Instant Pot® a lot.
Instant Pot®Easy Bake 3-Piece Set
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Turkey Meatloaf with Zucchini Halves
Amount per Serving
Calories
302
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
110
mg
37
%
Sodium
271
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
20
g
8
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
22
g
44
%
Carb Count
1.5
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Dinner Recipes, Heart Healthy, Instant Pot, Turkey Recipes
Food Groups ***Meat = 2 servings, Starch = .5 serving, Vegetable = 2.5 servings
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