Tropical Turkey Meat Loaf

Name: Tropical Turkey Meat Loaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings (2/3 cup sauce).
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

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

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 8x4-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.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

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

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