Recipe
Meatloaf Makeover with Chipotle Ketchup
Prep Time:
Cook Time: 45 min
Serves: 6
The smoky chipotle ketchup in this recipe takes this herb-laden meatloaf to the next level. Bulgur and spinach help to keep the meatloaf moist and lean.
Contributed By: Developed for CFC by Nancy Guppy, RD, MHSc
Ingredients
Meatloaf Makeover with Chipotle Ketchup:
1 lb (0.5 kg)
ground chicken
1/2 cup (125 mL)
bulgur
2/3 cups (170 mL)
water
1 cup (250 mL)
onions, minced
1
clove garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 mL)
olive oil
1
pkg frozen spinach, defrosted, drained and chopped
1/4 tsp (1.25 mL)
salt
1/2 tsp (2.5 mL)
black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup (60 mL)
sesame seeds
2 tsp (10 mL)
paprika
Chipotle Ketchup:
1 tbsp (15 mL)
chipotle peppers, in adobo sauce
1/4 cup (60 mL)
ketchup
1/4 cup (60 mL)
tomato paste
2 tbsp (30 mL)
lemon juice, fresh
1 tsp (5 mL)
cumin, ground
Instructions
Meatloaf Makeover with Chipotle Ketchup
1
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water to a boil. Add bulgur; remove from heat. Let stand covered, for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and grain is tender. Let cool.
2
Dice the onions finely and mince the garlic. Sauté in olive oil in a non stick pan.
3
Place package of defrosted frozen spinach in a colander and use your hands to squeeze out excess water.
4
In a bowl combine bulgur with ground chicken, sautéed onion and garlic, spinach, salt, pepper, sesame seeds and paprika.
5
Pat meatloaf mixture into a loaf pan that has been sprayed with vegetable cooking spray. Bake loaf in a preheated oven at 350ºF (180ºC), uncovered, for 45-60 minutes.
6
Serve meatloaf with Chipotle Ketchup.
Chipotle Ketchup
1
Puree the can of chipotles in adobo sauce.
2
Combine chipotle puree with rest of ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside to allow flavours to mingle.