A Lighter Meat Loaf

• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 2 stalk(s) celery, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove(s) garlic, crushed with press
• 2 pound(s) lean ground turkey
• 3/4 cup(s) (from 1 1/2 slices bread) fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup(s) fat-free milk
• 1 tablespoon(s) Worcestershire sauce
• 2 large egg whites
• 1/2 cup(s) ketchup 
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard

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Directions -

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, in oil, cook celery and onion on medium 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Transfer vegetables to large bowl; cool slightly.

To bowl with vegetables, add turkey, bread crumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, egg whites, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; mix with hands until well combined but not over mixed. In cup, mix Dijon and remaining 1/4 cup ketchup.

1. In 13" by 9" metal baking pan, shape meat mixture into 9" by 5" loaf. Spread ketchup mixture over top of loaf.
2. Bake meatloaf 55 to 60 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center reaches 160 degrees F. (Temperature will rise to 165 degrees F upon standing.)
3. Let meatloaf stand 10 minutes before removing from pan to set juices for easier slicing. Transfer meatloaf to platter and cut into slices to serve.
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5. In place of ketchup you can also can use BBQ sauce in the recipe and on the top or I used katsu sauce w/o Worcestershire & ketchup, so yummy.

Read more: Healthy Makeover Meatloaf - Good Housekeeping 

Inside-out Stuffed Peppers

This is a family favorite at our house. We eat it all the time! And its super easy!

1/2 lb. Ground beef/turkey
1/2 onion, chopped
1 (16oz.) can stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 large green pepper (I use red or yellow sometimes too, cut up
1/2 c. Uncooked long grain rice (we like to use quinoa instead)
1/2 c. Water
2tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
Cheddar cheese

Brown meat and add onions, cook until onion is done. Remove any grease. Add remaining ingredients, except cheese. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour, or until grain is done. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven until cheese melts.