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As a person who loves food, but also tries to maintain a healthy weight and eat nutritiously, I am on a constant search for healthy, low-calorie recipes that do not sacrifice flavor, texture or satiety. This blog is a compilation of such recipes that are tried and true: all have great flavor and texture, are low-calorie, and leave me feeling satisfied.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Turkey Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes

Copied from Real Simple's website

Ingredients:
-1.5 lbs. lean ground turkey
-1 onion, chopped
-4 c. spinach, thick stems removed and leaves chopped
-1 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
-1/2 c. whole-wheat bread crumbs
-2 T. Dijon mustard
-1 large egg white
-salt and pepper
-1/4 c. ketchup
-2 lbs. red potatoes, quartered
-1 c. buttermilk
-1 T. extra virgin olive oil

Directions:
1) Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, combine the turkey, onion, spinach, parsley, bread crumbs, mustard, egg white and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
2) Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet and form it into a 10" loaf. Spread with the ketchup. Bake until cooked through, 45-40 minutes.
3) Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large pot of enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, 15-18 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash with the buttermilk, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
4) Serve the meatloaf with the potatoes.

Serves 6

Nutritional Information
Per Serving
Calories 376
Calories from Fat 25%
Fat 11g
Saturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 67mg
Sodium 700mg
Protein 30g
Carbohydrate 43g
Fiber 5g
Sugar 7g

Weight Watchers Points: 8

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