Nutrition

Meatloaf with Hidden Veggies

1 lb. lean ground turkey

1 cup grated zucchini (about one medium zucchini)

½ cup grated carrots (about one medium carrot)

½ cup grated yellow onion (about one medium onion)

1 cup uncooked oats

2 egg whites

1½ tsp. Italian seasoning

½ tsp. garlic salt

½ cup tomato sauce

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients except for tomato sauce until completely combined. Shape into a loaf and place into a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Spread tomato sauce evenly on top of loaf. Bake for 60 minutes.

 

Serves eight. Each serving contains about 190 calories, 6 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 45 mg cholesterol, 189 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrates, 4 g sugar, 3 g fiber, and 15 g protein.

 

 

 

Author: Hurt, Jeanette

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