Recipe: Southwest Meat Loaf with Spinach (using ground turkey)

SOUTHWEST MEAT LOAF WITH SPINACH

1/2 cup rolled oats (not quick or instant)
2 egg whites, beaten until frothy
1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 1/4 lb. ground turkey
1 1/2 tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 package (10 oz.) defrosted frozen spinach, squeezed dry
1/2 cup frozen, canned, or fresh corn kernels
1/4 cup chili sauce or ketchup

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a a 9-inch x 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, using a fork, mix together oats, egg whites and tomatoes. Blend in turkey, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix in spinach and corn. Pack mixture firmly into prepared pan.

Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.

Spread chili sauce or ketchup over top and continue baking until juices run clear when meat loaf is pierced with a knife or internal temperature registers 165 degrees.

Remove from oven and let meat loaf sit at least 15 minutes before serving. Or, cool completely in the pan, refrigerate until ready to serve, then cut into slices and reheat briefly in microwave before serving.

Makes 8 servings, each containing 172 calories and 5 grams of fat