Budget-Friendly Herb Garlic Meatloaf

Name: Budget-Friendly Herb Garlic Meatloaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray 1.00 whole; whole wheat bread 1.00 slice whole wheat bread; egg substitute 0.25 cup; lean ground turkey 20.00 oz; garlic 2.00 clove minced; fresh oregano 1.00 tbsp; fresh basil 1.00 tbsp chopped; ketchup 0.50 cup divided; salt 0.25 tsp; black pepper 0.50 tsp; balsamic vinegar 2.00 tbsp

10 min prep time

35 min cook time

6servings

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Recipe by Lara Rondinelli Hamilton, RD, LDN, CDE and Jennifer Bucko Lamplough Source The Diabetes Cookbook Photo by Adobe Stock

How to Make Budget-Friendly Herb Garlic Meatloaf

This savory budget-friendly meat loaf is just as good as classic meatloaf. Our diabetes-friendly version is made with lean ground turkey and is seasoned with fresh herbs and garlic. For a complete meal, serve with over roasted sweet potatoes (they can roast alongside the meatloaf in the oven) and a nonstarchy vegetable side or simple green salad.

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10 min prep time

35 min cook time

6servings

1 slice

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

Pre heat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, break up the piece of whole wheat bread into pea-sized pieces. Add egg and mix well.
Add turkey, garlic, oregano, basil, 1/4 cup ketchup, salt (optional) and ground black pepper. Mix well.
Press the turkey mixture into the loaf pan tightly. Put in oven to bake for 20 minutes.
While meatloaf is baking, whisk together remaining 1/4 cup of ketchup, balsamic vinegar and hot sauce (optional).
After the meatloaf has baked for 20 minutes, pour the ketchup and balsamic glaze over the meatloaf. Return to the oven to bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf is 165 degrees F.
Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes, then slice into 6 equal portions.

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Nutrition facts

6 Servings

Serving Size
1 slice

Amount per serving Calories 190

Total Fat 7g
- Saturated Fat 2.1g
- Trans Fats 0.1g
Cholesterol 75mg
Sodium 430mg
Total Carbohydrate 9g
- Total Sugars 6g
Protein 20g
Potassium 330mg
Phosphorous 205mg

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray

1 whole

whole wheat bread

1 slice

egg substitute

1/4 cup

lean ground turkey

20 oz

garlic (minced)

2 clove

fresh oregano

1 tbsp

fresh basil (chopped)

1 tbsp

ketchup (divided)

1/2 cup

salt

1/4 tsp

black pepper

1/2 tsp

balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp

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07/25/2023

Wow this meatloaf recipe, although it didn't hold it's shape and crumbled when I served it, was the most delicious recipe I've ever tasted, the topping balsamic vinegar and ketchup was what made it taste so good,, I didn't have fresh herbs so I used dry in tsp, not sure why it was so crumbly. Maybe instead of bread soaked in egg whites add real whole wheat bread crumbs or oatmeal? It needed something to hold it together.

Yes, I recommend

10/13/2022

Not recommended

The meatloaf was crumbly, and didn't like sauce on top.

No, I don’t recommend

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Budget-Friendly Herb Garlic Meatloaf