Barbecue Turkey Loaves

The key to this heart-healthier version of meat loaf is ground turkey breast and old-fashioned rolled oats. Together they make for mini hearty Barbecue Turkey Loaves that will surprise everyone with their great taste.

Serves: 6

Preparation Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 30 min

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons barbecue sauce, divided
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2/3 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound ground turkey breast
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 red or green bell pepper, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    
2. In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce and the water. Add oats, egg whites, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and salt; mix well. Add turkey, onion, and bell pepper; mix well.
    
3. Form mixture into 6 oval-shaped meat loaves, and place in prepared baking dish; bake 30 minutes.
    
4. Spread remaining 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce over the tops and bake 5 more minutes, or until meat loaves are cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 mini loaf Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 2 Very Lean Meat

Calories 150, Calories from Fat 14, Total Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 0.3g,
Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 408mg, Total Carbohydrate 11g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 4g, Protein 22g

Options

Switch up the taste each time you make these by using a different brand or flavor of barbecue sauce! Maybe smoky one time, zesty the next, and so on!

Nutritional analysis courtesy of the American Diabetes Association