Layered Meatloaf Casserole

1 pound ground turkey

¼ cup minced onions

1 tablespoon parsley or cilantro, minced

2 jalapenos, minced

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

½ teaspoon cumin

½ teaspoon curry powder

½ cup soft bread crumbs

1 egg

¼ cup tomato juice

1 cups grated hard cheese, Parmesan, Romano or?

4 small potatoes, sliced

4 carrots, sliced

4 tomatoes, peeled and seeded and diced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon hot paprika

½ teaspoon each salt and pepper

Mix together: turkey, onions, parsley, jalapenos (or other fresh chilies), salt, pepper, cumin, curry, bread crumbs, egg, tomato juice and ½ cup cheese. Form into a loaf. In a baking dish place a layer of sliced potatoes on the bottom, then a layer of sliced carrots, then place the meatloaf on top of the potatoes and carrots. Mix the diced tomatoes with the Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper and ½ cup of cheese. Spread this over the top of the meatloaf and vegetables. Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes. Slice meatloaf and serve on top of the vegetables.