Spinach and Pine Nut Meatloaf

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 40 min

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts or slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 egg
  • 3 slices bread, torn into small pieces
  • 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients. Spread mixture in ungreased loaf pan, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 or 9x5x3 inches, or shape into 9x5-inch loaf in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
  • 2
    Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of loaf. Bake uncovered 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until thermometer reads 160°F (170°F if ground pork is used). Let stand 5 minutes; remove from pan.

  • For variety, you can use a combination of ground beef, pork and turkey, or wrap the meatloaf in bacon before baking.
  • You’ll want to set aside a slice or two of this meatloaf before you bring it to the table so you’ll have leftovers for sandwiches the next day. Stuffed in pita bread along with chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil and a tablespoon or two of plain yogurt, this meatloaf is even better the second time around!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
345
Calories from Fat
200
Total Fat
22 g
Saturated Fat
8 g
Cholesterol
105 mg
Sodium
400 mg
Potassium
540 mg
Total Carbohydrate
13 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
26 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
50%
50%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
12%
12%
Iron
16%
16%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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