Best 10 Zucchini Oat Meatloaf Recipes

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Zucchini oat meatloaf is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with a combination of zucchini, oats, and ground beef, and is flavored with a variety of herbs and spices. This dish is also relatively easy to make, and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a healthy alternative to traditional meatloaf or simply want to try something new, zucchini oat meatloaf is a great option.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE MEATLOAF RECIPE



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Provided by Haley

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs ground beef (85% or 90% lean)
2/3 cup oat flour (old fashioned oats ground into a flour)
1 egg
1/2 cup shredded, packed zucchini (water squeezed out)
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except barbecue sauce. Use your hands to mix and evenly disperse ingredients, but do not over-mix. If the mixture is too dry, add in a tablespoon of milk at a time until the mixture is moist but still able to hold its shape.
  • Place mixture evenly into a loaf pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, remove, and top with barbecue sauce. Return to oven and bake for 30 additional minutes. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

ZUCCHINI MEAT LOAF



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Add nutrition in disguise! Kids might eat that green veggie when it is mixed in a tasty meat loaf.

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups (500 mL) shredded zucchini (1 large or 2 small)
1/3 cup (75 mL) plain bread crumbs
1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped onion
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
1 1/2 lb (750 g) lean ground beef
1 tbsp (15 mL) packed brown sugar
2 tbsp (25 mL) ketchup
1/2 tsp (2 mL) prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF. In large bowl, mix all meat loaf ingredients until well blended. Press mixture into ungreased 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie plate. Bake 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all topping ingredients.
  • Remove meat loaf from oven; pour off drippings. Spread topping over loaf. Return to oven; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly cooked in centre and meat thermometer reads 160ºF. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 8 Servings, Sodium 440 mg, TransFat 1/2 g

ZUCCHINI MEAT LOAF



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Make and share this Zucchini Meat Loaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups zucchini, shredded
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, dried
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, mix all the meatloaf ingredients until well blended, then press this mixture into an ungreased 9 1/2 inch deep dish glass pie plate.
  • Bake for 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix all the topping ingredients well.
  • After the 35 minutes remove meatloaf from the oven, and pour topping on the meatloaf, spreading evenly.
  • Return the meatloaf to oven, and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked in center, and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.8, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 208.7, Sodium 1017, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 8.9, Protein 39.5

ZUCCHINI AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO MEATLOAF WITH GARLIC-HERB GLAZE



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Make your meatloaf light and bright by mixing in shredded zucchini, chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 pounds ground meatloaf mix (equal parts ground beef, pork and veal or turkey)
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup drained, chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 medium onion, grated
1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
1/2 cup ketchup
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, Worcestershire, eggs, onion, zucchini, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, half of the garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf, about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
  • Stir together the vinegar, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and remaining garlic in a small bowl for the glaze. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and brush the top and sides all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

MEAT LOAF WITH OATMEAL



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A simple blend of seasonings results in a hot and hearty meat loaf that's big on flavor and very satisfying. -Lauree Buus, Rapid City, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, oats, onion, salt, sage and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Press into an ungreased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours; drain., Spread ketchup over meat loaf. Bake until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°, about 10 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

GRANDMA'S MEATLOAF WITH OATS



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Grandma's meatloaf recipe was the best I have ever tried to make. My previous attempts to create a healthy, yet good tasting meatloaf recipe failed repeatedly because each attempt resulted in a dry loaf. Not so with Grandma's recipe! I added more seasonings and scaled her recipe up a bit so 2 full pounds of beef can be used and a whole can of tomato sauce (instead of a partial can). Plus beef is usually sold in 1-pound packages, so assembly time is reduced.

Provided by RobotLady

Categories     Beef Meatloaf

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced dried onion
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup ketchup, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix together ground beef, oats, tomato sauce, eggs, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Press into a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven and spread ketchup over top. Serve with additional ketchup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 131.6 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 304.2 mg

ZUCCHINI RANCH MEATLOAF



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This meatloaf is moist, delicious, and a great way to sneak in some vegetables to your weekday dinners. Feel free to use whatever combination of meats based on your personal tastes or what's on sale at the supermarket. This is an often-requested recipe in my house and my husband still doesn't know about the zucchini in this recipe!

Provided by Jamie Justice Yost

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground turkey
¾ cup shredded zucchini
½ cup diced onions
½ green bell pepper, diced
1 egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup steak sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix the ground beef, ground turkey, zucchini, onions, green bell pepper, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, and ranch dressing mix until well combined. Form the mixture into a loaf in the middle of the prepared baking dish.
  • Stir together the ketchup and steak sauce in a small bowl. Pour the sauce over the top of the meatloaf. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 113.9 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 701.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

ZUCCHINI MEATLOAF



Zucchini Meatloaf image

Add nutrition in disguise-kids might eat that green veggie when it's mixed in a tasty meatloaf.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups shredded zucchini (1 large or 2 small)
1/3 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix all meatloaf ingredients until well blended. Press mixture into ungreased 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie plate. Bake 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix all topping ingredients.
  • Remove meatloaf from oven; pour off drippings. Spread topping over loaf. Return to oven; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly cooked in center and meat thermometer reads 160°F. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

MEAT LOAF STUFFED ZUCCHINI



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I CAME UP WITH this recipe after being challenged to find different ways to cook this plentiful summer vegetable. At first, I decided to add zucchini to my meat loaf recipe...then it occurred to me to reverse the process and put the meat loaf into the zucchini! It was an instant hit. -Ruth Fluckiger, Tolland, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium zucchini
1/2 pound ground beef or bulk Italian sausage
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Chop pulp; set pulp and shells aside. , In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add pulp, bread crumbs, milk and dill. Spoon into zucchini shells. , Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with spaghetti sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until zucchini is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

ZUCCHINI OATMEAL BREAD



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Yummy zucchini bread made a little more healthy with the addition of oatmeal. This makes a very moist and healthy bread! Prep time does not include the cooling time after cooking!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 large eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups zucchini, shredded
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; make a well in the center of the mixture. Set aside.
  • Combine eggs, oil, and vanilla in a bowl; beat with a wire whisk until blended. Stir in zucchini and walnuts. Add to the dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
  • Spoon batter into a greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove bread from the pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of zucchini and oats. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and flavorful, and it will also add some nutritional value.
  • Be sure to drain the zucchini well before adding it to the mixture. This will help to prevent the meatloaf from becoming too watery.
  • Season the meatloaf well. Use a variety of herbs and spices to create a flavorful dish.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a loaf pan at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about an hour. Or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to keep the meatloaf from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Zucchini oat meatloaf is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meatloaf. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give this zucchini oat meatloaf a try. You won't be disappointed!

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