Description
Hearty broccoli-boosted meatloaf delivers a delightful twist on classic comfort food, blending lean protein with green veggie goodness. Home cooks will savor this protein-packed meal that brings nourishment and satisfying flavor to dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 300 grams (10.6 ounces) broccoli
- 1 cup (200 grams) oatmeal
- 2 eggs
- 80 grams (2.8 ounces) cheese, grated
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 carrot, grated
- Green onion, chopped
- Tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Additions:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 teaspoon black pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Parsley
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Elevate the oven temperature to 180°C (350°F), preparing a welcoming environment for the broccoli-infused creation.
- Meticulously cleanse broccoli under cool water, eliminating tough stems, and transform into delicate florets. Steam until perfectly tender, then drain and allow to cool naturally.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, unite the cooled broccoli with baking powder, finely grated carrot, hearty oatmeal, farm-fresh eggs, aromatic salt, freshly ground black pepper, richly grated cheese, and finely chopped green onion. Blend thoroughly until ingredients harmonize.
- Generously coat a baking dish with olive oil’s golden essence, then artfully transfer the verdant mixture, sculpting it into an elegant loaf formation.
- Nestle the loaf into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 20-25 minutes until a beautiful golden crust emerges and the interior reaches perfect doneness.
- Simultaneously craft the vibrant tomato topping by finely dicing ripe tomatoes, sweet onion, and pungent garlic. Marry these ingredients with Italian seasoning, fresh parsley, and a whisper of salt.
- In a sizzling skillet kissed with olive oil, transform the tomato mixture, cooking until vegetables soften and flavors intensify.
- After removing the meatloaf from the oven, grant it a brief moment of rest. Slice with precision and crown with the aromatic tomato topping, creating a symphony of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Boost Veggie Absorption by finely chopping broccoli to distribute nutrients evenly throughout the meatloaf and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Customize Texture by adjusting oatmeal quantity; less oatmeal creates a softer loaf, while more provides a firmer, more compact consistency.
- Optimize Protein Options by substituting eggs with flax eggs for a vegan version or using ground turkey instead of traditional ingredients for a leaner protein alternative.
- Enhance Meal Prep by preparing extra tomato topping to use as a versatile sauce for other dishes, storing in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg