Zucchini Meat Loaf

Name: Zucchini Meat Loaf
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 2 cups (500 mL) shredded zucchini (1 large or 2 small); 1/3 cup (75 mL) plain bread crumbs; 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped onion; 1 tsp (5 mL) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano leaves; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper; 1 1/2 lb (750 g) lean ground beef; 1 tbsp (15 mL) packed brown sugar; 2 tbsp (25 mL) ketchup; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) prepared mustard

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Prep 20 min
Total 1 hr 10 min
Servings 8

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Add nutrition in disguise! Kids might eat that green veggie when it is mixed in a tasty meat loaf.

Created Feb 21, 2012

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Ingredients

2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups (500 mL) shredded zucchini (1 large or 2 small)
1/3 cup (75 mL) plain bread crumbs
1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped onion
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
1 1/2 lb (750 g) lean ground beef

1 tbsp (15 mL) packed brown sugar
2 tbsp (25 mL) ketchup
1/2 tsp (2 mL) prepared mustard

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350ºF. In large bowl, mix all meat loaf ingredients until well blended. Press mixture into ungreased 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie plate. Bake 35 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all topping ingredients.
3

Remove meat loaf from oven; pour off drippings. Spread topping over loaf. Return to oven; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly cooked in centre and meat thermometer reads 160ºF. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
Tip: Baking the meat loaf in a shallow pie plate takes less time than baking it in a loaf shape. Dinner can be on the table more quickly.

Nutrition Information

200 Calories, 11g Total Fat, 18g Protein, 8g Total Carbs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 Servings

Calories: 200

Total Fat: 11g

Saturated Fat: 4g

Trans Fat: 1/2g

Cholesterol: 105mg

Sodium: 440mg

Total Carbs: 8g

Dietary Fiber: 0g

Protein: 18g

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.