Spinach & Mozzarella Meatloaf
Phase 3 Recipe
Spinach Mozzarella Meatloaf
It took me awhile to perfect this recipe but it is now a family favorite. ~Carol
1 1/2 lbs. lean ground turkey
1 egg, beaten
1/2 C. oat bran
3 tsp. coconut oil
1 C. onion, chopped
2 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 C. red pepper, chopped
1/2 C. green bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. Jalapeno peppers, chopped fine (optional)
1 – 1 1/4 C. tomato sauce
1 1/2 tsp. basil
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. garlic powder or garlic salt
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. pepper
10-12 cups fresh spinach (or 1 package frozen)
2 1/2 C. Mozzarella cheese
In a mixing bowl combine turkey, egg and oat bran. Set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion, garlic and peppers in 2 tsp. coconut oil until onion and peppers are softened. Add tomato sauce and spices and cook until mixture simmers. Remove from pan and add to turkey mixture. In saucepan, heat 1 tsp. coconut oil and add spinach, stirring occasionally until cooked. Remove from heat and chop spinach. Place half of meat mixture in a loaf pan, then top with spinach and 2 cups cheese. Cover with remaining meat mixture. Drizzle additional tomato sauce over top, if desired. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese and return to oven until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
yummy, i love this meatloaf!
Hello,
this sounds delicious!!!
But, how many servings will this make? 4?
Thank you!
Eva
The number of servings will depend on how many calories you need for the day; so add up the calories for the ingredients you use and then just calculate what size of a portion you should eat to get in the right amount of calorie. So if the total is 1,000 calories and you need 500 calories for your meal you would cut it in two.
What is better ground turkey or lean beef?
I personally prefer turkey over beef.
Either I think Carol prefers the turkey
Just made this. I left out oat bran to reduce carbs and added an egg. It was still very, very yummy.
How many calories would this recipe be per serving?