Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 c. minced onion
  • 1/2 c. grated zucchini
  • 1 c. sliced, steamed carrots
  • 1 c. steamed broccoli flowerettes
  • 3/4 c. uncooked oatmeal
  • 1 slice whole wheat bread, crumbled
  • 3 tbsp. oat bran
  • 3/4 c. (3 ounce.) shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 c. tomato sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme
  • 1/4 c. minced parsley
  • 6 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In small skillet, heat extra virgin olive oil and saute/fry onion till translucent/soft, about 5 min.
  • In large bowl combine next 7 ingredients.
  • In small bowl beat together tomato sauce, egg, egg white, seasonings and Parmesan cheese.
  • Combine all ingredients and stir thoroughly to mix.
  • Turn mix into 9 x 5 inch loaf pan coated with nonstick spray.
  • Bake 30-35 min or possibly till hard.
  • Let stand 15 min before slicing.
  • Makes 6 servings.
  • This recipe counts for 1 bread; 1 meat; 1 vegetable; 1 fat.