A lighter take on a family classic—this healthy meatloaf is juicy, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners!

Ingredients:

• cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup diced sweet onion
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pound extra-lean (95%) ground beef
• 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• ¾ cup shredded carrot
• ¾ cup shredded zucchini
• 2 large eggs
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ¼ cup ketchup, or to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine beef, egg, onion, milk, and bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Place in a lightly greased loaf pan.
4. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, mustard, and ketchup. Pour over the meatloaf.
5. Bake for 1 hour or until cooked through.

Image source: Allrecipes

Thanks to Allrecipes for this better-for-you version of a dinnertime staple! Got your own healthy takes on meatloaf? Share them in the forum!

 

[jerene]

Photo looks like carrots/celery are in healthy meat loaf, but not in recipe ingredients?!

 

[Byrnesquared]

Photo looks like carrots/celery are in healthy meat loaf, but not in recipe ingredients?!

Carrots, zucchini and green pepper are in the recipe.