A great mix of herbs, vegetables and beef, you won’t even notice the low-salt twist on this classic dinner.
What you need:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
½ cup frozen peas
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp paprika
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg
1 tbsp cider vinegar
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup no-salt-added beef broth
⅔ cup cooked small pasta
To make the meatloaf:
1Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2Sauté frozen mixed vegetables and frozen peas in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika and ground pepper.
4Add spice mixture to the vegetables and sauté for 1 minute.
5Mix together ground beef, egg, vinegar, applesauce, broth and pasta in a large bowl.
6Add sautéd vegetables to the meat mixture and stir.
7Spray a 9×4-inch loaf pan lightly with cooking spray.
8Press meat mixture into the pan evenly.
9Bake for 1 hour or until done.
Note: This recipe is suitable for many people with chronic kidney disease. However, your type of treatment and other health concerns may make it unsuitable for your particular diet. Check with your doctor to make sure it’s OK for you.
Ingredients
What you need:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
½ cup frozen peas
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp paprika
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg
1 tbsp cider vinegar
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup no-salt-added beef broth
⅔ cup cooked small pasta
Directions
To make the meatloaf:
1Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2Sauté frozen mixed vegetables and frozen peas in olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika and ground pepper.
4Add spice mixture to the vegetables and sauté for 1 minute.
5Mix together ground beef, egg, vinegar, applesauce, broth and pasta in a large bowl.
6Add sautéd vegetables to the meat mixture and stir.
7Spray a 9×4-inch loaf pan lightly with cooking spray.
8Press meat mixture into the pan evenly.
9Bake for 1 hour or until done.
