Meat Loaf with Fresh Basil Serves 4 – 6

Ingredients

• 1 side (a ‘cheek’) of a bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange)
• 1/8 red onion, chopped
• 4 baby carrots or a 2 inch piece of a large carrot
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 – 1 cup Panko bread crumbs (whole grain)
• 1 tablespoon dry oregano
• 3/4 cup fresh basil, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 cups tomato sauce

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°.

In a food processor, combine peppers through egg. Pulse to get rid of large pieces. Mixture should have a fine texture. In a large bowl combine the vegetable mixture with the next 6 ingredients (through lean ground turkey). Divide meat mixture into 4 equal pieces. Form into even balls and place in a baking dish. Bake uncovered for 30 – 45 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Top with warmed tomato sauce

Nutrition

• 276 calories
• 26 g protein
• 12 g carb
• 13.5 g fat
• 4.3 g sat fat