1 lb. ground turkey (or chicken)
1/3 cup ketchup
1 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp. dried basil
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup green bell pepper, minced
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1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 Tbsp. ketchup (optional - for top)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all ingredients except 3 tablespoons of ketchup in a large bowl. Transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch non-stick loaf pan. Bake 1 hour, uncovered.
Remove from oven. Spread the 3 tablespoons ketchup on top, if desired. Cover lightly with foil and let meatloaf rest 10 minutes. Cut into slices and serve.
Makes 5 servings.
Per serving: 278 calories, 10 g. total fat (3 g. saturated fat), 23 g. carbohydrate, 24 g. protein, 2 g. dietary fiber, 420 mg. sodium.
