Veronica's Veggie Meatloaf with Checca Sauce (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Veronica's Veggie Meatloaf with Checca Sauce (Giada De Laurentiis)
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  1. For the Checca Sauce: Combine the cherry tomatoes, scallions, garlic, basil, and oil in a processor. Pulse the tomatoes until they are coarsely chopped, being careful not to puree. Set aside. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  2. For the Lentil Loaf: Place the lentils in a large saucepan of cold water. Bring the water just to a boil over high heat. Carefully drain the boiling water and rinse the lentils. Meanwhile, in a heavy large saucepan over medium heat, bring the broth to a boil. Add the rice and return the liquid to a boil. Decrease the heat to low, cover the rice, and gently simmer without stirring for 10 minutes. Stir in the lentils, onion, carrot, and celery. Cover and continue cooking without stirring until the rice and lentils are tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes longer. Turn off the heat. Sprinkle the corn over the rice and lentils and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork. Cover and let stand for 5 more minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  4. Spread 1 tablespoon of the butter over a 10 by 4 1/2 by 3-inch loaf pan. In a heavy, large skillet, cook the spinach over medium heat until the spinach wilts, about 3 minutes. Drain and squeeze the excess liquid from the spinach. Transfer the spinach to a work surface and coarsely chop.
  5. In a large bowl, gently mix the lentil mixture, spinach, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, eggs, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, pepper, and half of the checca sauce. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan. Arrange the sliced tomatoes in a row over the lentil mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Dot the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
  6. Bake uncovered until the loaf is heated through and the topping is melted and starting to brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Slice the loaf into 2-inch slices, arrange on plates, and serve with the remaining checca sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 866.65 Kcal (3628 kJ)
Calories from fat 345.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.42g 59%
Cholesterol 149.24mg 50%
Sodium 1810.08mg 75%
Potassium 1453.32mg 31%
Total Carbs 94.82g 32%
Sugars 11.22g 45%
Dietary Fiber 18.79g 75%
Protein 38.17g 76%
Vitamin C 33.8mg 56%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 6.9mg 38%
Calcium 503.7mg 50%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 147.54 Kcal (618 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.54g 59%
Cholesterol 25.41mg 50%
Sodium 308.15mg 75%
Potassium 247.41mg 31%
Total Carbs 16.14g 32%
Sugars 1.91g 45%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g 75%
Protein 6.5g 76%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 56%
Iron 1.2mg 38%
Calcium 85.7mg 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.7
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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