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Glazed Mini Meatloaf with Asparagus - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Glazed Mini Meatloaf with Asparagus
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Judy Kim Think outside the loaf pan for this mini version of the dinnertime staple.

Ingredients

1 onion, roughly chopped 1 large carrot, roughly chopped 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped into 1" pieces 1/4 c. chopped parsley, plus more for garnish 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1/2 c. panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 1 egg, beaten 1/2 c. ketchup, plus 4 tbsp. for glaze 1 lb. ground beef 1 lb. ground pork 1 lb. asparagus, cleaned and trimmed

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside. In the bowl of a food processor, add onion, carrot, celery, parsley, and garlic. Pulse until all ingredients are incorporated. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, tomato paste, panko, egg and 1/2 cup ketchup and mix together. Add meat and mix by hand until just incorporated. Divide meat mixture into 4 equal parts. Shape each portion into a rectangle about 1" in height and place on parchment paper. Spread 1 tablespoon ketchup evenly on each piece using back of a spoon or a brush. Bake until glaze caramelizes, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, place a steaming rack in a large pot filled with 1" water. Boil water, then add asparagus and steam for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve meatloaf with asparagus and garnish with parsley.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Asparagus.

Asparagus stands out as a superfood for managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting many women of reproductive age. This nutrient-dense vegetable offers a myriad of health benefits that align perfectly with the dietary needs of those managing PCOS, making it an essential addition to their diet. Rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, asparagus is particularly high in folate, vitamins A, C, E, and K, and has significant levels of chromium—a trace mineral that enha...

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