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Meat-Lite Meatloaf

Published February 1, 2020
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A clear glass baking dish holds a partially sliced meatloaf topped with red sauce, made with less meat for a lighter meal. Two slices are served on a white plate next to the dish. Nearby are utensils, a small bowl of ground black pepper, and an empty glass. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published February 1, 2020
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Active time: 7 minutes Total time: 30 minutes

You don’t have to go all-out vegetarian to eat less meat, and this recipe is the perfect example. You only need a half-pound of meat for this updated version of meatloaf. Hearty lentils and savory mushrooms combine with a little lean ground beef for a healthier take on the comfort food classic. If you’d like a spicier kick in the ketchup-based topping, use chipotle chili powder instead of regular chili powder or add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper.

Meat-Lite Meatloaf

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces (227g) white mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup (114g) onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups (300g) cooked lentils
  • 8 ounces (227g) 90% lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup (75g) ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190ºC). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Place mushrooms in a food processor and pulse until very finely chopped. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until tender and mushroom liquid evaporates, about 4 minutes.

Place half of the lentils in a food processor and pulse until almost pureed; scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. In a large bowl, combine the pureed lentils, whole lentils and mushroom mixture. Add ground beef, garlic powder, salt, pepper and egg. Mix until well combined. Shape the mixture into a 7-by-4-inch freeform loaf on the prepared sheet pan. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.

Combine ketchup and chili powder. After 20 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Brush ketchup mixture all over. Bake until a thermometer inserted in center registers 160°F (71ºC), about 10–15 minutes more. Slice loaf into 8 pieces.

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 2 slices

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 335; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 37mg; Sodium: 389mg; Carbohydrate: 32g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 25g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 689mg; Iron: 33%; Vitamin A: 9%; Vitamin C: 13%; Calcium: 5%

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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