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TOPIC: Alternative to Bread in Meatloaf? |
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Joined 2012-09-12 Posts: 311 |
October 08, 2012 09:38
Like most traditional meatloaves, my go-to recipe features bread as a filler. What can I use as a grain-free or less processed alternative?
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Joined 2011-11-14 Posts: 720 |
October 08, 2012 09:40
Not grain-free, but less processed: rolled oats. They are whole-grain and really good for you!!
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Joined 2012-09-12 Posts: 311 |
October 08, 2012 09:50
Thank you, little_lily61! I recall my grandmother using oats in her meatloaves, but have shied away from it given the textural difference and my husband's aversion to some textures. ;) I wonder if processing the oats in a food processor (making oat flour, essentially) would help mask the substitution. Of course, this route would mean further processing.
You wouldn't happen to know the bread slice to rolled oats conversion, would you? Perhaps 1/4 oats (not ground) to 1 slice bread? |
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Joined 2012-08-27 Posts: 237 |
October 08, 2012 09:54
I process the oats in a blender or food processor. As to how much measurement wise? I'm clueless. Try starting with 1/4 cup and see if the meatloaf is the consistency that you want! LOL (Sorry, I eyeball a lot and it useless for internet help to others)
What about processed (cooked) chick peas? 
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Joined 2011-08-03 Posts: 1,046 |
October 08, 2012 09:55
I use rice.
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Joined 2012-06-08 Posts: 1 |
October 08, 2012 09:56
I found a low calorie that used mushroom chopped up instead of bread in meatloaf. It really reduced the calories. Of course, you need to like mushrooms, although the flavor of them was not that strong.
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Joined 2012-09-12 Posts: 986 |
October 08, 2012 09:56
Yes, I use rolled oats as well.
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Joined 2012-09-11 Posts: 7 |
October 08, 2012 09:56
I've always used oats... my family LOVES it!
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Joined 2012-08-13 Posts: 226 |
October 08, 2012 09:56
Hmm. Growing up we always used rolled oats. Never thought that people put bread in there!
My Granny's meatloaf recipe: Meat Rolled Oats Raw Egg Ketchup Worchestershire sauce onions And she never made hers in to a loaf-it was always formed in to a ball. And for those of us who liked it , she would put Kraft cheese on top of the meatloaf balls. 
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Joined 2012-10-05 Posts: 21 |
October 08, 2012 09:57
I use quinoa, and then to replace the meat (I don't eat meat), I use lentils.
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Joined 2010-03-30 Posts: 1,625 |
October 08, 2012 09:57
I believe South Beach has a meatloaf that uses white beans.
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Joined 2012-04-28 Posts: 1,483 |
October 08, 2012 09:58
Oats! I couldn't even tell the difference. Made a turkey meatloaf last night and it turned out great
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Joined 2011-03-16 Posts: 889 |
October 08, 2012 09:58
rice sounds great..
i add a half a jar of salsa. because im lazy like that.. :) 
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Joined 2011-02-28 Posts: 2,097 |
October 08, 2012 09:58
crushed pork rinds.
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Joined 2011-01-11 Posts: 67 |
October 08, 2012 09:59
My family's recipe has always used quick oats, and it's my favorite meatloaf ever!
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Joined 2011-10-21 Posts: 347 |
October 08, 2012 09:59
Why use a filler? I made a meatloaf on Sunday using bbq sauce (gluten free), celery, onions, carrots, one egg to hold things together, and two pounds of hamburger. I also added salt, pepper, and a bit of oregano. It was yummy.
If you insist on a filler, you can use rice, polenta, quinoa, or oats. 
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Joined 2012-03-17 Posts: 74 |
October 08, 2012 10:00
Quinoa adds a real nice taste to meatloaf in addition to some amazing protein.
I tried it with mashed chickpeas.....didnt like as much. |
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Joined 2010-03-30 Posts: 1,625 |
October 08, 2012 10:00
QUOTE: crushed pork rinds. Oh hell yeah. |
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Joined 2011-03-11 Posts: 361 |
October 08, 2012 10:01
Almond flour is great also!
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Joined 2011-03-23 Posts: 11,665 |
October 08, 2012 10:01
QUOTE: Not grain-free, but less processed: rolled oats. They are whole-grain and really good for you!! Yes, this ^^ is what I would use also. Any cooked grain (brown rice, barley, bulgar) should also work just fine. Or you could use quinoa if wanted a non-grain option, though I'm not sure it would work quite as well. 
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Joined 2012-03-13 Posts: 129 |
October 08, 2012 10:01
These are all great ideas...I will have to try them!!
As for me...I still use bread in my meatloaf. :/ 
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Joined 2012-05-09 Posts: 41 |
October 08, 2012 10:02
We use cooked quinoa and sauted onions and garlic for extra flavor. :-) Turkey meatloaf is a staple around our house.
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Joined 2010-08-24 Posts: 2,806 |
October 08, 2012 10:02
less processed?
You've taken ground up cow flesh and combined it with ground up fat Then mixed in some spices and formed it into a loaf |
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Joined 2010-08-06 Posts: 1,320 |
October 08, 2012 10:02
I use equal amounts of Panko and oats, and I use pasta sauce (Full Circle Organic has less sodium), never ketchup. I noticed that if I use a 97/7 ground beef or ground turkey, using the oats makes the meatloaf very dry, so I use two eggs instead of one.
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Joined 2010-03-04 Posts: 13 |
October 08, 2012 10:02
Ditto on the rolled oats. That's what I always use in my meatloaf. Good luck! :)
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