Turkey Meat Loaf and Tangy Green Beans!

I debated on whether to include the meat loaf recipe as at the time I didn't consider it that special. I kept thinking why! There are so many great tasting ingredients in it and it is HEALTHY!! Then it came to me. The bread crumbs.....I used 2c dried opposed 5 slices grated which is supposedly equivalent to 2c but not near as fine...sure to make a difference! So...I will share it after all! Everything deserves a second chance RIGHT!!

Turkey Meat Loaf
Recipe is from Taste Of Home Best Light Recipe Cookbook!

Yield: 10 slices (1 slice per serving) generous size!
NI: 263 calories, 14g fat, 2g fiber

Ingredients:

1 medium onion
1 tbsp canola oil (I used Olive oil)
2 eggs
1/2c 2% milk (I used 1%)
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt ( I used 1/4 tsp)
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp pepper
2 cups of soft whole wheat bread crumbs (about 5 slices) I used dried bread crumbs and would reduce to 1c next time around)
1 package(10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
1/2 c salsa
1 tbsp butter or stick margarine, melted

In a skillet, saute onion until tender; set aside. In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, lemon juice, salt , basil, oregano and pepper. Add the bread crumbs, spinach and reserved onion; stir to combine. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix until blended. Shape into a 12 inch x 5 inch loaf, place in a 13 inch x 9 inch x 2 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon salsa over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Drizzle with butter; bake 30-35 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees.

Tangy Green Beans!

Recipe is from The Taste Of Home Best Light Recipes Cookbook. A nice change from the norm!

Yield: 9 servings (I cut recipe in half)
NI:43 calories, 2g fat, 3g fiber

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
/3c diced sweet red pepper
4 1/2 tsp olive or canola oil
4 1/2 tsp water
1 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1 1/2 tsp spicy brown mustard
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder

Place beans and red pepper in a basket over 1 in. of boiling water in a saucepan. (I steamed in micro wave for 7-8 minutes) Cover and steam for 7-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients. Transfer bean mixture to a serving bowl; add vinaigrette and stir to coat.