Low Fat Mini Meatloaves

PaulaG's Note:

With DH being a diabetic, I am always looking for ways to add veggies into the diet. I found a recipe on the web and did some adjusting to suit our taste. The recipe calls for ground turkey; however, extra-lean ground beef also works well. Top with Creole Sauce Creole Sauce for a fabulous main course! These can be frozen, defrosted in the refrigerator and warmed as needed making this a great recipe for small families or when preparing a meal for one.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 medium carrot , shredded
• 1 small zucchini , shredded and squeezed dry
• 1 small onion , chopped
• ½ bell pepper , finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 slice whole wheat bread
• ¼ cup egg substitute or 1 whole egg
• 1⁄3; cup tomato ketchup

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Spray a non-stick muffin tin or silicone muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Crumble the ground meat into a large bowl; add the shredded carrots, zucchini, onion and green pepper.
4. Add the Italian seasoning and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Mix ingredients lightly with a fork.
6. Place the bread in a blender and process until fine crumbs; add the crumbs to the meat mixture along with the egg substitute or egg.
7. Mix ingredients with a fork until well blended.
8. Separate mixture into 6 equal portions and place in prepared pan, top with ketchup and bake in oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.
9. Serve immediately with Creole Sauce or allow the meatloaves to cool completely and place in a plastic bag, label, date and seal.
10. When ready to prepare the frozen meatloaves, remove what you need from plastic bag, place in refrigerator overnight and reheat in oven or microwave until warm.

Reviews

[Debbwl]

There is a lot to like about these little meat loafs. Really like that they are cooked in a muffin tin and can be frozen and the microwave to re-warm. Love all the veggies in this recipe as well as the fact that it calls for egg substitute. Made as written and got 8 large meat muffin loafs. Thanks so much for the post.

[flygirl #5]

Yummy! Made as directed but subbed lean ground beef for the turkey. Next time I make these (and there will be a next time) I would add a pinch of salt. Thank for sharing!!!

[SaturdaysDinner]

This is absolutely the best meatloaf I have ever had. The veggies really helps keep this eatloaf from drying out like meatloaves have a tendancy to do. The veggies add a nice flavor too. Even my non-veggie-liking BF loved these things! This is a keeper recipe for sure!!