Light and Tasty Turkey Loaf
What you need
1 packet meatloaf mix (e.g., Adolph’s, which consists of both a sauce and a bread crumb mix; omit the bread crumb portion if you are monitoring carb calories)
1 1⁄2 cups plus 1⁄2 cup cold water
2 pounds (32 ounces) extra-lean ground turkey breast
4 egg whites
2 teaspoons low-calorie or calorie-free spicy seasoning (e.g., Mrs. Dash)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine sauce portion of meatloaf mix with 1⁄2 cup cold water until it reaches a thick, pasty consistency. Then add 1 1⁄2 cups water and mix thoroughly. In a large bowl combine meat, egg whites, bread crumb portion of meatloaf mix (optional), and 1 cup of the sauce mixture. Mix thoroughly, making sure there are no clumps of bread crumbs. Then add up to 2 teaspoons seasoning if you like your meatloaf spicy. Mix thoroughly again. Shape the mixture in a baking tray and place in the oven for about 60 minutes. You can also spray a baking tray or meatloaf pan with zero-calorie nonstick vegetable oil or olive oil cooking spray to avoid sticking. After about 60 minutes, take the turkey loaf out of the oven and spread the remaining sauce over the top and sides. Place in the oven for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until cooked fully. Take out of the oven and serve. Refrigerate individual servings in foil or plastic containers to eat later in the week.
Makes 8 servings and takes 90 minutes to prepare
160 calories (29g protein, 7g carbs, 1.5g fat)
