TURKEY MEATLOAF

1/2 lb. ground turkey breast
1/2 lb. ground turkey
1/3 cup ketchup
1 cup unseasoned whole-wheat breadcrumbs
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp. dried basil
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup green bell pepper, minced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 Tbsp. ketchup (optional, to use as a topping)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine all ingredients except 3 tablespoons of ketchup in a large bowl. Transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch non-stick loaf pan.

Bake 1 hour, uncovered.

Remove from oven. Spread the 3 tablespoons ketchup on top, if desired. Cover lightly with foil and let meatloaf rest 10 minutes.

Cut into slices and serve.

Makes 5 servings

Per serving: 278 calories, 10 g. total fat (3 g. saturated fat), 23 g. carbohydrate, 24 g. protein, 2 g. dietary fiber, 420 mg. sodium.

Source: the American Institute for Cancer Research