Vegetable and turkey meatloaf

Ingredients

 * 1 1/4 lb ground turkey
 * 1 medium yellow onion, diced
 * 1 large zucchini, shredded
 * 1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
 * 3 medium carrots, shredded
 * 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
 * 1/2 lb mushrooms, chopped
 * 4 garlic cloves, minced
 * 3/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats
 * 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
 * 2 tbsp tomato paste
 * 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
 * 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute
 * 1/2 tsp paprika
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 1 tsp black pepper

Directions
Instructions


 * 1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a loaf sized baking pan with foil.
 * 2) Spray a nonstick skillet with non fat cooking spray. Saute the onion until softened – about 3-5 minutes. Add in the carrots, celery, and bell pepper, and cook for another 3-5 minutes to soften the veggies. #Add in the zucchini, mushrooms and garlic and saute about 3 more minutes.
 * 3) In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, oats, parsley, egg substitute, applesauce, tomato paste, paprika, salt and pepper. Fold in the veggies.
 * 4) Empty the mixture into your baking pan, and shape mixture into a loaf form with your hands.
 * 5) Bake until browned and meat inside is thoroughly cooked – about 1 hour.
 * 6) Remove from oven and let stand about 10-15 minutes. Cut into 6 equally sized slices.


 * Preparation time: 20 minute(s)


 * Cooking time: 1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)


 * Source: http://www.laaloosh.com/2011/05/09/vegetable-and-turkey-meatloaf-recipe/