Recipe: Southwestern Meatloaf (using ground turkey, tomatoes, spinach, corn)

SOUTHWESTERN MEATLOAF

"This meat loaf is equally good served hot or at room temperature in a sandwich."

1/2 cup rolled oats (not quick cooking or instant)
2 egg whites, beaten until frothy
1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 1/4 lbs. ground turkey
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. oregano
1 package frozen spinach, defrosted, squeezed dry and finely-chopped
1/2 cup small (nibblet) corn kernels (frozen, canned, or fresh)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chili sauce or ketchup

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

In a large bowl, use a fork to mix together oats, egg whites and tomato. Blend in turkey, chili powder and oregano. Mix in spinach and corn until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer meatloaf to an 8x5x3-inch loaf pan.

Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Spread chili sauce or ketchup over top. Continue baking until the juices run clear when the meatloaf is pierced with knife or the temperature in the center registers 165 degrees.

Transfer meatloaf from the oven to a rack on a counter and let sit 15 minutes before slicing.

Makes 8 servings

Per serving: 172 calories, 7 g. total fat (2 g. saturated fat), 12 g. carbohydrate, 16 g. protein, 3 g. dietary fiber, 420 mg. sodium.

Source: the American Institute for Cancer Research