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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%

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