Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Steam 2 cups assorted fresh vegetables that have been cut into small diced pieces: mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, spinach, onions, etc.
- In large mixing bowl crumble 12 oz. lean ground turkey. Add the steamed vegetables, ½ cup whole-wheat or plain breadcrumbs, ¼ cup fat-free milk, 1 egg or 2 egg whites, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons catsup, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives and 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley.
- Coat a loaf pan with cooking spray. Spread the meatloaf mixture evenly into the loaf pan. Brush the top with a glaze. Glaze: whisk together 1 tablespoon catsup, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon mustard.
- Bake meatloaf for 45-50 minutes to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before cutting into 8 slices.
Makes 4 servings.
Adapted from National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
