Meatloaf Packed with Veggies

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground Turkey
• 1 (8-1/4-ounce) can julienne carrots, drained
• 1 (13-1/2-ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 1 can diced tomatoes no salt added, drained
• 1/2 cup cornflake crumbs or quick oats
• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
• 1/2 cup egg substitute or equal egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons ketchup

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 5- x 9-inch loaf pan with cooking spray .
    
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, carrots, mushrooms, tomatoes, cornflake crumbs, minced onion, egg substitute, and pepper; mix well. Place in loaf pan and spread ketchup evenly over top.
    
3. Bake 1-1/2 hours, or until no pink remains. Allow to sit 5 minutes. Pour off excess liquid, if any, then slice and serve.

Stacked Taco Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
• 1 (1.25-ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix, reduced sodium
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped (about 8 cups)
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 large tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
• 1 (8-ounce) bag baked Doritos or any Baked Nacho chip, crushed
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sweet-and-spicy low-fat French salad  dressing
• Optional- plain Greek yogurt for serving

Instructions

1. In a medium skillet, brown ground turkey with taco seasoning mix, stirring to break up the meat; drain and cool.
    
2. In a large glass trifle or other serving bowl, layer half the lettuce then half the cheese, beans, turkey mixture, and tomatoes. Repeat layers then top with crushed tortilla chips.
    
3. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and toss to coat ingredients well.

Caesar Turkey Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup dry whole wheat seasoned stuffing mix
• 1/2 cup light creamy Caesar dressing, divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 romaine lettuce leaves
• 1 onion sliced into rings
• 6 whole wheat hamburger buns

Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
    
2. In a large bowl, combine turkey, Parmesan cheese, stuffing mix, 1/4 cup Caesar dressing, the garlic powder, and pepper; mix well. Form mixture into 6 equal patties.
    
3. Grill burgers 8 to 12 minutes, or until no longer pink in center, turning halfway through grilling.
    
4. Place lettuce, onion ring and burgers on buns and top with remaining Caesar dressing. Serve immediately

Artichoke and Shrimp Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (12-ounce) package whole wheat small pasta shells or any small pasta will work
• 1 (16-ounce) bottle light creamy Italian dressing
• 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
• 2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed and quartered
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen, pre cooked- petite shrimp thawed and drained
• 1 large tomato chopped or a handful of grape, cherub or cherry tomatoes
• 1 (2 ¼-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse, drain again and set aside to cool.
    
2. In a large bowl, combine dressing and dillweed. Add pasta and remaining ingredients and toss until thoroughly combined. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
    

Meat Loaf and Mashed Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1/3 cup whole wheat or whole grain saltine cracker crumbs (about 8 crackers) or 1/3 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 4 servings warm instant mashed potatoes prepared according to package directions substitute butter with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Light or Smart Balance
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed in a strainer under hot water
• 6 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup 2% shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat ab 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray
    
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg and chili powder; mix well. Press mixture into prepared baking dish and bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until juices run clear. Drain off excess liquid.
    
3. Combine prepared potatoes, corn and scallions. Spread over meat loaf. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top. 
    
4. Bake an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted and top has begun to brown.
   

Cheeseburger Bake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
• 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) finely shredded 2% sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 (7-1/2-ounce) package biscuits (10 biscuits)
• optional- chopped or shredded onion, spinach, bell peppers, green beens, squash or zucchini

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
    
2. In a large skillet, brown ground turkey with onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper over high heat, (add any optional ingredients), stirring to break up the beef. Drain off any fat then add the ketchup and cheese; mix well and pour into prepared baking dish.
    
3. Place biscuits over top and bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until biscuits are golden and cooked through. Test the bottom side of a biscuit in the middle of the casserole to make sure it cooked through.

Lobster Dip

Ingredients

• 8 ounces (1/2 pound) lobster meat, chopped
• 1 (8-ounce) package 1/3 less fat cream cheese
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced onion
• 1 teaspoon honey mustard

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
    
2. Refrigerate until ready to serve

Great on pretzel chips, Hawaiin bread, whole wheat crackers or Triscuts