Name: Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 stalks of celery, finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 clove of garlic, crushed with press; 2 pounds of lean ground turkey; 3/4 cup (from 1 1/2 slices bread) fresh whole wheat bread crumbs; 1/3 cup fat-free milk; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 large egg whites; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Meatloaf

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Meatloaf always makes an excellent meal, but most meatloaf is loaded with unnecessary fat and calories. Make this healthy meatloaf recipe and save 290 calories when compared to Boston Market's meatloaf.

Preparation Time15 min

Cooking Time55 min

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 stalks of celery, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic, crushed with press
2 pounds of lean ground turkey
3/4 cup (from 1 1/2 slices bread) fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, in oil, cook celery and onion on medium 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Transfer vegetables to large bowl; cool slightly.

2. To bowl with vegetables, add turkey, bread crumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, egg whites, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; mix with hands until well combined but not over-mixed. In cup, mix Dijon and remaining 1/4 cup ketchup.

3. In 13" by 9" metal baking pan, shape meat mixture into 9" by 5" loaf. Spread ketchup mixture over top of loaf.

4. Bake meatloaf 55 to 60 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center reaches 160 degrees F. (Temperature will rise to 165 degrees F upon standing.)

5. Let meatloaf stand 10 minutes before removing from pan to set juices for easier slicing. Transfer meatloaf to platter and cut into slices to serve.