Thursday, January 28, 2016

Not yo' momma's meatloaf!

This is definitely not your typical old fashioned mom's meatloaf with breadcrumbs and ketchup!  Full of veggies and lean protein, this dish is a hearty and healthy option!  Enjoy it with roasted potatoes or brown rice and a green veggie!

Ingredients


2 lbs. lean ground turkey

1 cup oats

2 eggs (for egg free option: 2 tablespoons ground flax seed dissolved in 6 tablespoons water OR ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce)

½ cup onion, finely chopped

1 cup grated carrots

½ cup celery, finely chopped

1 tsp. cumin

½ tsp. thyme

1 tsp. red pepper flakes

1 tsp. black pepper

½ tsp. sea salt

1 T. yellow mustard

2 garlic cloves, minced or 1 tsp. garlic powder

2 cans (8 oz each) tomato sauce

Directions


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients but one can of tomato sauce in large bowl and mix well. Press into 9 x 13 pan. Pour can of tomato sauce on top. Cook for 1 hour 15 minutes.

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