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Veggie-Loaded Mini Meatloaves

Savory Veggie-Loaded Mini Meatloaves for a Healthy Dinner

Veggie-Loaded Mini Meatloaves offer a delicious twist on a classic dish, packed with nutritious vegetables for a healthy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 meatloaves
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 2 pounds Ground Meat any kind like beef, pork, chicken, or turkey
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust according to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 large Eggs can substitute with flax eggs for vegan option
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups Mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Carrot finely chopped or grated
  • 2 cups Spinach loosely packed and finely chopped
For Flavor Enhancements
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme replace with Italian seasoning if desired
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard yellow mustard can be used as a substitute
For Assembling
  • Oil for greasing muffin tin

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking oil or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, salt, and black pepper. Add in the eggs, onion, mushrooms, carrot, and spinach. Sprinkle in thyme and garlic, followed by Dijon mustard.
  3. Mix all ingredients together thoroughly for about 2-3 minutes to create a cohesive mixture.
  4. Using a 1/4 cup measure, scoop the mixture into the greased muffin tin, pressing down to fill evenly.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the tops are browned and firm. Check for an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  6. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then serve warm. Transfer leftovers to an airtight container for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatloafCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure vegetables are finely chopped for even cooking and texture. A food processor can be helpful.

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