Beef 'N" Turkey Meat Loaf with Fresh Basil Cherry Tomatoes and Roasted Potatoes with Thyme

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 2/3 cup ketchup, divided
• 1 medium potato, peeled and finely shredded
• 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 3/4 pound lean ground turkey

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine egg whites and 1/3 cup ketchup. Stir in the potato, green pepper, onion, garlic, salt, thyme and pepper. Crumble beef and turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into a 10-in. x 4-in. loaf.
• Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with heavy-duty foil and coat the foil with cooking spray. Place loaf in pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45 minutes; drain. Brush with remaining ketchup. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a meat thermometer reads 165°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Yield: 6 servings

Fresh Basil Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 3 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lettuce leaves, optional

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, oil, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve on lettuce if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

Roasted Potatoes with Thyme

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound small red potatoes, halved
• 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Arrange in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
• Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 2 servings.

Retrieved from: Taste of home comfort food diet cookbook