Let me make it up to you! Here’s a recipe for low fat meat loaf that actually tastes good.

1/4 teaspoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup each finely diced carrots, red pepper, celery, and onion
Salt and black pepper
1 pound 90 percent lean ground beef
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 large egg
1 cup cooked brown lentils
2 cups packed spinach leaves, steamed, drained, and chopped
Cooking Spray

Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and all vegetables except spinach and saute for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, break up beef well with your hands. Stir in cooked vegetables, Parmesan, broth, and egg. Add lentils and mix. Add spinach and mix again. Season with salt and pepper.
Coat a 3- by 8-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Place meat mixture in pan and push down. Bake 35 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 140°F.
Let meat loaf rest in the pan for 15 minutes before slicing.

5 servings
345 calories/serving