Vegie garden loaf

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
½cupChopped onion
½cupGrated zucchini
1cupSliced steamed carrots
1cupSteamed broccoli flowerettes
¾cupUncooked oatmeal
1Slice whole wheat bread,
Crumbled
3tablespoonsOat bran
1 Fat 198 Calories
3ouncesShredded cheddar cheese
½cupTomato sauce
1Egg
1Egg white
¼teaspoonEach salt, pepper and sage
½teaspoonDried thyme
¼cupChopped parsley
6tablespoonsGrated Parmesan Cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. In small skillet heat olive oil and saute onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. In large bowl combine zucchini, carrot, broccoli, oatmeal, breadcrumbs, oat bran and cheese.

4. In small bowl beat together tomato sauce, egg and egg white, seasonings and Parmesan.

5. Combine all ingredients and stir thoroughly to mix.

6. Turn mixture into 9x5-inch loaf pan coated with non-stick spray.

7. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until firm. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

Why the sudden interest in oat bran? Oat bran is the fibrous outer layer of the oat grain, which is generally removed when the grain is processed into oatmeal. Now that we know the importance of fiber in a well balanced diet, it is a good practice to put some of that oat bran back into our food.

DEAL-A-MEAL CARDS USED: 1 Bread 1 Meat 1 Vegetable Source: Richard Simmons Deal-A-Meal Golden Edition Cookbook Enjoy!