Who doesn't love meatloaf? It's the ultimate comfort food and everyone's grandma has their their own secret recipe carefully handed down through the generations.
Try this low fat low carb Kimkins variation that cuts the fat calories from the traditional dishes and adds a nutrient punch because it's "chockful" of veggies! Save on carbs by topping with salsa instead of catsup.
Bake in muffins tins for individual servings ideal for freezing for work lunches or lazy weekend quick dinners. Also delicious crumbled in beef broth for instant soup!
Ingredients (makes 12 muffins)
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef
- 1 lb ground turkey breast
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup frozen spinach, defrosted & finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
- 1/4 cup salsa (optional)
- 4 baby carrots, minced
- 1 egg + 2 egg whites, well beaten
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder & ground sage
- 1 tsp fennel seed, crushed (optional but worth it!)
- 1 tsp each black pepper & salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne powder
Nutritional Info (per muffin)
Calories: 147
Protein: 19
Carbs: 2
Fat: 7
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