I know what you’re thinking: Tuna Loaf? Ewww. But don’t knock it before you’ve tried it. Not only is this meal inexpensive (tuna’s only $0.69 per can, after all), it’s also filling enough to satisfy my meat-loving husband yet yummy enough to please my two picky kids. As for me, I love that it’s quick, easy and low in both calories and fat.

Tuna Loaf
Serves: 4-6
Cooking time: 10 minutes prep, 1 hour cooking
Calories: 157 per serving
Calories from fat: 43

Ingredients

• 2 large cans of tuna in water, drained and flaked (14 1/2 oz. total)
• 1/2 cup fine breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup Egg Beaters
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped (about 1 small)
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 dash Tabasco
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray large loaf pan with cooking spray.
3. Combine first five ingredients in mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
4. Turn mixture into loaf pan and pat down. Smooth the top.
5. Bake 45 minutes or until golden on top.
6. Remove from oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before serving.

Make a meal by adding: small side salad; steamed green beans tossed with “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter”, dash of fresh lemon juice and 1 tsp. minced garlic; whole wheat rolls.

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