Meatloaf Sandwiches (Ww)

Only 7 pts/ each! I love meatloaf sandwich but they tend to be very points heavy -- so this is an alternative and with only 7 pts/each -- very do-able! Combined with a tossed salad -- this will be dinner or lunch with points to spare! Recipe source: Weight Watchers Magazine (September 2010)

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 1  red onion, chopped
• 1  zucchini, shredded
• 3  carrots, shredded
• 1  yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1  celery, chopped
• 8  mushrooms, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 1⁄4 lbs ground chicken
• 3⁄4 cup oatmeal (old fashioned rolled oats)
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
• 1⁄2 cup parsley, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup egg substitute (egg beaters)
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon  dried Italian seasoning
• 8  tablespoons catsup (low-sugar)
• 12  slices  thin  multi-grain bread
• 12  lettuce leaves
• 6  cherry tomatoes, halved (garnish)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Line a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with foil.
3. In a skilled over medium heat, heat the oil and then add onion, and cook stirring occasionally until softened (5 minutes). Stir in vegetables (zucchini - celery) until softened (5 minutes). Stir in mushrooms and garlic and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and vegetables cool for about 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile combine the next 7 ingredients (chicken - Italian seasoning) in a bowl. Fold cooled vegetables into chicken mixture and then place mixture into baking pan.
5. Bake for 1 hour or until browned. Let stand in pan for 10 minutes. Unmold and allow to cool.
6. Slice meat loaf into 6 slices.
7. To make sandwiches: spread 1/2 T catsup on each side of bread. Layer bread with lettuce, 1 slice meat loaf, topping with lettuce and bread. Repeat to make six sandwiches. Cut sandwiches in half and garnish with cheery tomato if desired.