Scrumptious Meat Loaf

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
 * Servings: 6

Ingredients

 * 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
 * ½ cup tomato paste
 * ¼ cup onion
 * ¼ cup green bell pepper
 * ¼ cup red bell pepper
 * 1 cup tomatoes, fresh, blanched, chopped
 * ½ tsp mustard, low sodium
 * ¼ tsp black pepper, ground
 * ½ tsp red chile pepper, ground
 * 2 cloves garlic, chopped
 * 2 stalks scallions (green onions), chopped
 * ½ tsp ginger, ground
 * ⅛ tsp nutmeg, ground
 * 1 tsp orange peel (zest), grated
 * ½ tsp thyme, crushed
 * ¼ cup bread crumbs, fine, dry

Directions

 * 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.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * 193 Calories | 9g Total Fat | 3g Saturated Fat | 91mg Sodium | 11g Carbs | 2g Dietary Fiber | 45mg Cholesterol | 17g Protein
 * Carb Choices: ½