Lean Meatloaf

Love Meatloaf? Well then here is a way to make this classic dish without the fat and calories and still have juicy meatloaf!

Ingredients

1	pound ground turkey breast
1	pound ground extra lean beef
1/4	cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
1	cup onion, chopped
1	cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2	cup carrot, chopped
1	cup celery, chopped
1	cup zucchini, grated
4	cloves garlic, chopped
1/2	cup bread crumbs, dry
1/4	cup flaxseed meal
1/4	teaspoon pepper
1/2	teaspoon thyme, fresh
1/2	cup parsley, minced
2	eggs, whole
1/4	cup chicken broth

Directions

1. put all the vegetables into the well of a food processor and chop fine
2. beat the eggs with the chicken broth
3. put all the ingredients into a large bowl and mix completely
4. place in a large oiled or sprayed loaf pan, patting firmly and tapping on the counter several times to eliminate air pockets.
5. insert a meat thermometer
6. put the loaf pan on a baking sheet and place in a preheated 350 degree oven
7. Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until the thermometer registers 150 to160 degrees. Do not overcook the meatloaf.
8. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack (do not remove the meat thermometer) for at least 20 minutes
9. Remove the meat thermometer, which should show an increase in temperature.
10. Unmold onto a warm platter and slice into 10 slices.