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Meat Loaf

Yogurt in meat loaf? Plain yogurt not only provides potassium but also is a great way to keep meat loaf moist.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8; 2 slices per serving

Ingredients

Cooking spray
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking oatmeal
1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 medium rib of celery, chopped
1 small carrot or parsnip, shredded
1/4 cup egg substitute or 1 large egg
1 tablespoon capers packed in balsamic vinegar, drained
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

    Step 2

    In a large bowl, stir together the oatmeal and yogurt. Let stand for 5 minutes.

    Step 3

    Add the remaining ingredients. Combine using your hands or a spoon. Shape into a loaf about 8 x 5 inches. Place in the baking pan.

    Step 4

    Bake for about 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the meat loaf registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer and is no longer pink in the center. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into 16 slices.

  2. Cook’s Tip

    Step 5

    For leftovers with style, make meat loaf sandwiches in low-sodium buns or on low-sodium bread. Top the meat loaf with a mixture of 1 tablespoon no-salt-added ketchup and 1/2 teaspoon bottled white horseradish or dried horseradish. Add some crunchy romaine or curly green leaf lettuce, sliced onion, and Easy Dill Pickles (page 272). For a different flavor, spread the meat loaf with Barbecue Sauce (page 265) or Roasted Tomato Chipotle Salsa (page 269).

  3. Nutrition information

    Step 6

    (Per serving)

    Step 7

    Calories: 119

    Step 8

    Total fat: 3.0g

    Step 9

    Saturated: 1.0g

    Step 10

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 11

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 12

    Monounsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 13

    Cholesterol: 31mg

    Step 14

    Sodium: 102mg

    Step 15

    Carbohydrates: 8g

    Step 16

    Fiber: 2g

    Step 17

    Sugars: 2g

    Step 18

    Protein: 15g

    Step 19

    Calcium: 33mg

    Step 20

    Potassium: 248mg

  4. Dietary Exchanges

    Step 21

    1/2 starch

    Step 22

    2 very lean meat

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