What's for Dinner?

One of the things Chase and I were looking forward to when we moved in together was cooking.  Chase likes to cook and so do I (even though I don't really know how) so its a new adventure for us as a couple.  We are also trying to eat healthy and slim up for some springtime engagement pics.  So, a new blog subject is born...What's for Dinner?  I will try my best to remember to take pics when we cook and eat so I can document them for all to see.

First up, a recipe from Real Simple's Month of 400 Calorie Meals.  We are snatching meal #1 from January 1st: Turkey Meat Loaf With Mashed Potatoes.

 

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bunch spinach, thick stems removed and leaves chopped (about 4 cups)
• 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup whole-wheat bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 large egg white
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 pounds red potatoes, quartered
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup jarred marinara sauce, warmed (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400° F. In a bowl, combine the turkey, onion, spinach, parsley, bread crumbs, mustard, egg white, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
2. Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet and form it into a 10-inch loaf. Spread with the ketchup. Bake until cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a large pot of enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash with the buttermilk, oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
4. Serve the meat loaf with the potatoes and the marinara sauce, if using.
   

Nutritional Information

• Per Serving
• Calories 376
• Calories From Fat 25%
• Fat  11g
• Sat Fat  3g
• Cholesterol  67mg
• Sodium  700mg
• Protein  30g
• Carbohydrate  43g
• Fiber  5g
• Sugar  7g

And drumroll please.....

Our very own Turkey Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes

It was delicious.