healthy-vegetable-meatloaf

Healthy Vegetable Meatloaf

A nutritious take on the classic comfort food, packed with hidden veggies. Ground beef is mixed with shredded carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers. Whole wheat breadcrumbs keep it moist while adding fiber. Topped with a savory ketchup glaze. A delicious way to get picky eaters to enjoy their vegetables.

Preparation Time: 15 mins

Cooking Time: 15 mins

Rest Time: 15 mins

Cooking Temp: 400°F

Difficulty: beginner

Calories: 320

Best Season:

Estimated Cost: $12

Ingredients:

Serving for:

1

olive oil:

1

tbsp
2

green bell pepper (diced):

1

count
3

sweet onion (diced):

0.5

cup
4

minced garlic:

0.5

tsp
5

extra-lean ground beef:

1

pound
6

whole wheat bread crumbs:

1

cup
7

shredded carrot:

0.75

cup
8

shredded zucchini:

0.75

cup
9

eggs:

2

count
10

ketchup:

0.25

cup

Instructions

1

Sauté pepper and onion.

2

Mix beef, veggies, crumbs, eggs, spices.

3

Press into loaf pan.

4

Bake 35-40 mins at 400°F.

5

Top with ketchup, bake 5 mins more.