Scrumptious Meat Loaf

• 1lb ground beef, extra lean
• 1/2 C (4 oz) tomato paste
• 1/4 C onion, chopped
• 1/4 C green peppers
• 1/4C red peppers
• 1 C tomatoes, fresh, blanched, chopped
• 1/2 tsp mustard, low sodium
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp hot pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 stalks scallion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp orange rind, grated
• 1/2 tsp thyme, crushed
• 1/4 C bread crumbs, finely grated

1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Place in 1-pound loaf pan (preferably with drip rack) and bake covered at 350 °F for 50 minutes.
3. Uncover pan and continue baking for 12 minutes.

Each serving provides:

• Calories: 193
• Total fat: 9 g
• Saturated fat: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 45 mg
• Sodium: 91 mg
• Total fiber: 2 g
• Protein: 17 g
• Carbohydrates: 11 g
• Potassium: 513 mg