HEART HEALTHY RECIPE- HEART SMART MEATLOAF

Heart Smart Meat Loaf

Vegetable oil cooking spray

1 medium onion, finely diced

1 medium green pepper, finely diced

1 large celery stalk, finely diced

1 tsp. thyme

1 lb. ground turkey breast

1lb. lean ground beef

½  c.  rolled oats

2/3 c. ketchup, divided

2 egg whites

1 ½  tsp. freshly ground pepper

In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, sauté the onion, green pepper, celery and thyme over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes; add water if the pan becomes dry. 

In a large bowl, combine the onion mixture, turkey and beef.  Add the rolled oats, 1/3 c. of  ketchup, egg whites and pepper; mix well.

Spray a 9x13 inch shallow baking dish with the cooking spray.  Spoon the mixture into the baking dish and shape it into a flat loaf about 2 inches high.  Spread remaining ketchup on top.  Bake at 350  for 45 min. to 1 hour, or until loaf is cooked through.  Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Information: 1/8 recipe

Calories 221, Total fat 8 g, Saturated fat 3 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Sugar 0.5 g, Protein 28 g