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Kimkins Chock Full of Veggies Meatloaf |
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Who
doesn't love meatloaf? It's the ultimate comfort food and everyone's
grandma has their their own secret recipe carefully handed down through
the generations.
Try this low fat low carb Kimkins variation
that cuts the fat calories from the traditional dishes and adds a
nutrient punch because it's "chockful" of veggies! Save on carbs by
topping with salsa instead of catsup.
Bake in muffins tins for individual servings ideal for freezing for work lunches or lazy weekend quick dinners
Ingredients (makes 12 muffins)
1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 lb ground turkey breast
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup frozen spinach, defrosted & finely chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup parsley or cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
1/4 cup salsa (optional)
4 baby carrots, minced
1 egg + 2 egg whites, well beaten
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground sage
1 tsp fennel seed, crushed (optional but worth it!)
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne powder (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix
ground beef and turkey together. Add other ingredients and mix well.
Divide evenly into ungreased 12 muffin tins. Top each muffin with a
small amount of salsa.
Bake for 30 minutes, let stand for 5 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutritional Info (per muffin)
Calories: 147
Protein: 19
Carbs: 2
Fat: 7
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