Veggie Meat Loaf(Diabetics) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium carrots
1 stalk celery
1 small onion
1 c. beef broth or water
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 lb. lean ground beef (ground pork may be used instead of ground beef)

Preparation

Place carrots, celery and onion in the container of a food processor or blender.
Process with on/off action until finely chopped (or shred by hand).
Combine vegetables and 1/2 cup of broth in frypan.
Stir-cook over medium heat 7 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Combine in a mixing bowl the remaining broth with the bread crumbs, parsley, egg, salt and pepper; add braised vegetables and ground beef.
Mix thoroughly. Form into a firm loaf, 2-inches thick.
Place in a shallow baking dish large enough for juices to drain away from meat loaf.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 50 minutes, until meat is no longer pink. Remove from oven and immediately place meat loaf on a warm serving platter so fat will not be absorbed.
Makes 6 servings.
Each serving:
1 slice, 1 1/2-inches thick, 147 calories, 2 protein choices, 1/2 fruit and vegetable choice.