Tropical Turkey Meat Loaf Recipe

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"I modified another recipe to come up with this wonderful moist, tender meat loaf," relates Frances Page of Ontario, California. "The pineapple-jalapeno picante is a sweet and tangy topping."

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Diabetic Friendly

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Tropical Turkey Meat Loaf Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 1 hour

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup egg substitute
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained, divided
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon lime juice
Pinch pepper

Directions

In a bowl, combine egg substitute, 1/3 cup pineapple and the seasonings. Add bread crumbs; mix well. Crumble meat over mixture; mix well. Press into an 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Top with 1 tablespoon pineapple. Bake at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine onions, jalapeno, honey, lime juice, pepper and remaining pineapple. Serve with the meat loaf. Yield: 8 servings (2/3 cup sauce).

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 174 calories, 2 g fat (0 saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 387 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fruit.

Originally published as Tropical Turkey Meat Loaf in Taste of Home February/March 2000, p16