Scrumptious Meat Loaf

1lb ground beef, extra lean
1/2 C (4 oz) tomato paste
1/4 C onion, chopped
1/4 C green peppers
1/4C red peppers
1 C tomatoes, fresh, blanched, chopped
1/2 tsp mustard, low sodium
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp hot pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 stalks scallion, chopped
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp orange rind, grated
1/2 tsp thyme, crushed
1/4 C bread crumbs, finely grated


1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Place in 1-pound loaf pan (preferably with drip rack) and bake covered at 350 °F for 50 minutes.
3. Uncover pan and continue baking for 12 minutes.

Yield: 6 servings
Serving size:
6, 11/4-inch-thick slices
Each serving provides:
Calories: 193
Total fat: 9 g
Saturated fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg
Sodium: 91 mg
Total fiber: 2 g
Protein: 17 g
Carbohydrates: 11 g
Potassium: 513 mg