Beef / Pork

Southwestern Lightened Meatloaf with Chipotle Glaze takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Southwestern Lightened Meatloaf with Chipotle Glaze takes 60 minutes to cook.

Southwestern Lightened Meatloaf with Chipotle Glaze makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Southwestern Lightened Meatloaf with Chipotle Glaze are:

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small zucchini, very finely diced
1 roasted red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 cup corn kernels
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dry)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 pound extra lean ground beef
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup shredded light Mexican blend cheese
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo, minced

Here is how you make Southwestern Lightened Meatloaf with Chipotle Glaze:

1) Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.2) Heat the oil in a large saut? pan over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini, season with salt and pepper and cook until the almost soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saut? an additional 30 seconds to one minute. Remove from heat and stir in roasted red pepper, corn and cayenne. Set aside to cool.3) Whisk the egg, oregano and cilantro together in a large bowl. Add beef, panko, cheese, 1/2 cup ketchup, and vegetable mixture. Mix until just combined.4) Press the mixture into a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar and chipotle in a small bowl. Pour the ketchup mixture over the top of the meatloaf. Bake for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serving Size: Makes 8 servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NIKI778.

The nutritional information for Southwestern Lightened Meatloaf with Chipotle Glaze is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 275.8

• Total Fat: 14.3 g
• Cholesterol: 67.1 mg
• Sodium: 341.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 21.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
• Protein: 15.0 g