Turkey salsa meatloaf

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonButter
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1smallCarrot peeled and finely chopped
1smallOnion; finely chopped
1poundsExtra lean ground white meat turkey
1teaspoonSalt and pepper
1Egg
1tablespoonFresh flat parsley
1Celery stalk; finely chopped
2cupsRolled oats
½cupHomemade salsa
3cansDiced tomatoes; (28oz)
1largeOnion; diced
2Cloves garlic
2teaspoonsSalt
teaspoonOregano
Teapsoons cumin
½teaspoonFresh cilantro
2Green bell peppers
2Red bell peppers
1cupVinegar
2tablespoonsSugar
1teaspoonPon cayenne pepper
½cupGreen jalapeno pepper slices
½cupRed jalapeno pepper slices

Directions

HOMEMADE SALSA

1. Heat butter and olive oil in skillet. Add chopped carrots, onion and celery and saute until golden. In a large bowl mix turkey, salsa, and parsley. Add the saute vegetables and salsa and mix thoroughly. Gradually add in the rolled oats until desired consistency.

2. Bake in 375 degree oven for 30 minutes then add additional salsa on top and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes.

Servings Makes 8 servings.

Calories 124/Fat 7 grams.

Homemade Salsa:

1. Coarsely grind peppers, onion and garlic in a food processor. In a large soup pot, mix tomatoes and diced vegetables, garlic, and seasonings and simmer uncovered, for one hour. 2. Chill in refrigerator overnight. Makes 7 pints (but only half a cup was used in the recipe above. Any favorite salsa can be used - mild, medium or hot).

Recipes copyright 1999 Cut the Calories Cook-Off Contest.

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NOTES : From Sarah Tackett. In the GMA Cut the Calories Cook-Off Contest.

Recipe by: B: Good Morning America Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.