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TIP OF THE DAY: Popcorn Meat Loaf, A Healthier Meat Loaf Recipe

March 24, 2014 at 6:50 am · Filed under Food Fun, Healthier Options, Meat & Poultry, Recipes, Tip Of The Day

Here’s how to add fiber to a meatloaf and have fun with it. The recipe is courtesy Popcorn.org, the website of The Popcorn Board.

Don’t expect pieces of popcorn popping up in the slices of meatloaf. The popcorn is ground in the food processor and used instead of breadcrumbs, which (unless they’re whole wheat breadcrumbs) contribute zero fiber.

See if anyone can guess what the “secret ingredient” is. (Food fun: You can tip them off by garnishing the meatloaf with a sprinkle of popcorn.)

Preparation time is 10 minutes; baking time is 1 hour.

RECIPE: POPCORN MEATLOAF

Ingredients For 6 Servings

5 cups popped popcorn

1-1/4 pounds extra lean ground beef or turkey

1/4 cup chopped celery

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup 2% milk

1 egg

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup chili sauce, pasta sauce or ketchup

Optional garnish: popcorn

Popcorn in a meat loaf adds fiber and fun. Photo courtesy The Popcorn Board.

Preparation

1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Spray an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside.

2. PROCESS popcorn in a blender or food processor until finely ground; pour into a large bowl. Add ground beef, celery, onion, milk, egg, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix until thoroughly blended.

3. PRESS meat mixture into pan; spread chili sauce over top.

4. BAKE for 1 hour, or until cooked through. Allow to cool 15 minutes before slicing.

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