Polpettone (Italian White Bean and Turkey Meatloaf with Braised Swiss Chard) – The Bean Institute

Ingredients

• 1 carrot (medium, peeled and diced)
• ½ cup onion (diced)
• 1 celery stalk (chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 15-ounce can white beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup whole grain bread cubes
• ½ cup whole milk
• 1½ pounds turkey (ground, 93% lean)
• 5 scallions (roots removed, minced)
• ½ cup pecorino cheese (grated)
• ½ cup fire-roasted tomatoes (drained, crushed)
• 3 tablespoons Italian parsley (stemmed and minced)
• ¼ cup oregano (minced)
• 4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup onion (diced)
• 2 tablespoons garlic (peeled and minced)
• 1 red pepper (cored, seeded, diced)
• 1 bunch Swiss chard (stemmed, chopped)
• 1 cup marinara or tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons marjoram (minced)
• kosher salt and ground black pepper (to taste)