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Meatloaf Makeover with Chipotle Ketchup

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.

Cook Time

PT45M

Serves

6

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

  1. Meatloaf Makeover with Chipotle Ketchup
    1. 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. 2 Dice the onions finely and mince the garlic. Sauté in olive oil in a non stick pan.
    3. 3 Place package of defrosted frozen spinach in a colander and use your hands to squeeze out excess water.
    4. 4 In a bowl combine bulgur with ground chicken, sautéed onion and garlic, spinach, salt, pepper, sesame seeds and paprika.
    5. 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. 6 Serve meatloaf with Chipotle Ketchup.
  2. Chipotle Ketchup
    1. 1 Puree the can of chipotles in adobo sauce.
    2. 2 Combine chipotle puree with rest of ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside to allow flavours to mingle.
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