Diabetic Meatloaf Recipe
This diabetic meatloaf recipe is a family favorite for anyone with diabetes that loves meatloaf. No need to sacrifice robust flavor with this meatloaf recipe that comes out tender and juicy every time.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Meatloaf pan (12 x 6)
- Small mixing bowl
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 cup no salt added tomato sauce (divided)
- 2 egg whites
- 5 tbsp reduced-sodium chunky salsa (divided)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup canned no-salt-added mushroom stems and pieces (drained and chopped)
- 1/2 cup onion (finely minced)
- 2 tbsp garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1/2 lbs lean ground turkey
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped for garnish)
Meatloaf Glaze
- 2 tbsp reduced sodium chunky salsa
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce (no salt added)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and prepare a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 tomato sauce, egg whites, 3 tbsp salsa, and pepper. Add in the oats, onion, mushrooms and garlic. Combine the turkey and ground beef with this mixture and mix well.
- Transfer the meatloaf mix to a loaf pan. Mix the remaining the tomato sauce with the salsa and brush on top as a glaze.
- Bake for 55 minutes to an hour or until cooked through at 165F.
- Stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.