Pesto Meat loaf
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min. + standing
YIELD: 8 servings.
This is one of my favorite meat loaf recipes. The salsa gives it just the right amount of tang, and if you grow basil, the pesto is a tasty way to use it.
Ingredients
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PESTO:
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2 garlic cloves, peeled
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1/3 cup olive oil
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1 cup fresh basil leaves
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3/4 cup cooked long grain rice
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1/4 cup chopped walnuts
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1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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MEAT LOAF:
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1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
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1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup salsa
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 pounds lean ground beef
Directions
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1.
Place pesto ingredients in the order listed in a food processor; cover and process on low speed until a paste forms.
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2.
In a large bowl, combine the first six meat loaf ingredients; add pesto. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan.
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3.
Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, draining off fat if necessary. Let stand in pan for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 344 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 336mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.
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