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Hawaiian Luau Meat Loaf




Source of Recipe


Healthy Exchanges


Recipe Introduction


From Humble Hamburger to Majestic Meals, p. 43**


List of Ingredients




¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons Splenda Granular
¾ cup finely chopped onion
¾ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
16 ounces extra-lean ground sirloin beef or turkey breast
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, packed in fruit juice, drained
¼ cup reduced-sodium ketchup*
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

Recipe



Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with butter-flavored cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, Splenda, onion and green pepper. Add meat, pineapple, 2 tablespoons ketchup, ginger, and parsley flakes. Mix well to combine. Evenly pat mixture into prepared pan. Spread remaining 2 tablespoons ketchup evenly over top. Bake for 60 to 65 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Cut into 6 servings.

Serves 6 – Each serving equals:
144 calories, 3 gm Fat, 12 gm Protein, 20 gm Carbohydrate, 99 mg Sodium, 17 mg Calcium, 1 gm Fiber
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 Starch/Carbohydrate
Carb Choices: 1

*Read the Recipe's directions carefully for special instructions about division of ingredients.

**Freezes well