Mad About "meat" Loaf

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (6 ounce) package fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2/3 cup mashed cooked carrot
• 1 slice whole wheat bread, torn into pieces
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup grated zucchini
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce, divided
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons ground flax seeds
• 3 tablespoons ground walnuts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, bring 1/2 inches of water to a boil. add spinach; cover and boil for 3-4 minutes or until wilted. drain and squeeze dry.
• 2 in a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, carrots, bread, eggs, zucchini, 1/4 cup tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, onion, flaxseed, walnuts, oil, garlic, seasonings and spinach. pat into a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan; top with remaining tomato sauce.
• 3 bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45 minutes. sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. bake 4-7 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.