Mini Meatloaves

Name: Mini Meatloaves
Prep time: PTM
Cook time: PTM

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Main dish

Servings: 12 mini meatloaves (6 servings of 2 meatloaves)
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Cost per serving: $1.72
Storage: 3 days in the fridge. Can be frozen.
Kitchen tools: Measuring cups and spoons, cutting board, vegetable peeler, sharp knife, paper muffin cup liners (or oil), large bowl, can opener, grater, colander, fork
This original recipe was developed by Extenso—the Université de Montréal reference centre on human nutrition.

Ingredients

1 can (540 ml) white beans, drained and rinsed
2 apples, peeled and grated
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
250 ml (1 cup) breadcrumbs
1 egg
15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato paste
250 ml (1 cup) grated cheddar cheese
15 ml (1 tbsp) dried parsley
10 ml (2 tsp) mustard powder
2.5 ml (½ tsp) salt
2.5 ml (½ tsp) pepper
Tabasco-style hot sauce to taste
500 g (1 lb) ground pork

Preparation

1. Place oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 180^oC (350^oF). Oil a muffin pan or line with paper muffin cup liners.

2. In a large bowl, mash the white beans with a fork.

3. Add the apples, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, tomato paste, cheddar cheese, parsley, mustard, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Mix with a fork.

4. Add the ground pork. Using your hands, mix the ingredients thoroughly.

5. With your hands, roll 12 balls and place in the muffin pan. Press the balls down lightly with a fork.

6. Bake about 45 minutes.

Tip: Use the cooking time to prepare your side dishes.

Variation: This mixture also makes excellent hamburger patties! Just shape into 8 patties and voilà!

Nutritional balance

This recipe provides foods from the following food groups:

Meat and alternatives
Milk and alternatives
Fruit

Serve with:

A grain product (a home-made cookie for dessert, for example)
Vegetables (salad, cooked or raw vegetables, for example) to round out the serving
A glass of milk or fortified soy beverage