Meatloaf Sandwiches (Ww) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1 zucchini, shredded
3 carrots, shredded
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 celery, chopped
8 mushrooms, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/4 lbs ground chicken
3/4 cup oatmeal (old fashioned rolled oats)
1/2 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup egg substitute (egg beaters)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
8 tablespoons catsup (low-sugar)
12 slices thin multi-grain bread
12 lettuce leaves
6 cherry tomatoes, halved (garnish)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Line a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with foil.
In a skilled over medium heat, heat the oil and then add onion, and cook stirring occasionally until softened (5 minutes). Stir in vegetables (zucchini - celery) until softened (5 minutes). Stir in mushrooms and garlic and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and vegetables cool for about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile combine the next 7 ingredients (chicken - Italian seasoning) in a bowl. Fold cooled vegetables into chicken mixture and then place mixture into baking pan.
Bake for 1 hour or until browned. Let stand in pan for 10 minutes. Unmold and allow to cool.
Slice meat loaf into 6 slices.
To make sandwiches: spread 1/2 T catsup on each side of bread. Layer bread with lettuce, 1 slice meat loaf, topping with lettuce and bread. Repeat to make six sandwiches. Cut sandwiches in half and garnish with cheery tomato if desired.