Mini Meat Loaves with Honey Mustard Sauce

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 299.8
  • Total Fat: 18.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 63.8 mg
  • Sodium: 377.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 18.8 g

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Introduction

This uses wheat germ...here are the health benefits of wheat germ....

Wheat germ contains many essential nutrients and is a good source of:

•B vitamins such as folate, niacin, thiamin, and vitamin B6
•Calcium
•Complex carbs
•Fiber
•Iron
•Magnesium

•Manganese
•Omega-3 fatty acids
•Phosphorous
•Potassium
•Pr
otein
•Selenium
•Vitamin E
•Zinc
Health Benefits of Wheat Germ
Wheat germ contains phytosterols which have been shown to lower cholesterol and promote heart health. In addition, wheat germ contains high amounts of vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect the body from damaging free radicals. Wheat germ is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids promote heart health by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, are important for nervous system functioning, and help elevate mood. Wheat germ is also a good source of fiber which has many benefits including improved bowel function and may reduce the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes and prevent weight gain.



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SAGjmaw This uses wheat germ...here are the health benefits of wheat germ....

Wheat germ contains many essential nutrients and is a good source of:

•B vitamins such as folate, niacin, thiamin, and vitamin B6
•Calcium
•Complex carbs
•Fiber
•Iron
•Magnesium

•Manganese
•Omega-3 fatty acids
•Phosphorous
•Potassium
•Pr
otein
•Selenium
•Vitamin E
•Zinc
Health Benefits of Wheat Germ
Wheat germ contains phytosterols which have been shown to lower cholesterol and promote heart health. In addition, wheat germ contains high amounts of vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect the body from damaging free radicals. Wheat germ is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids promote heart health by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, are important for nervous system functioning, and help elevate mood. Wheat germ is also a good source of fiber which has many benefits including improved bowel function and may reduce the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes and prevent weight gain.



Read more at Suite101: Nutritional Benefits of Wheat Germ: Food Supplement High in Vitamins, Minerals and Healthy Fats http://www.suite101.com/content/nutritiona
l-benefits-of-wheat-germ-a96923#ixzz10
SAGjmaw
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1.5 lbs lean ground beef (or turkey)
    .75 cup wheat germ
    .5 cup chopped green onions
    .33 cup water
    .5 t salt (optional)
    .24 t black pepper
    1 egg white, slightly beaten
    .25 cup dijon mustard
    3 T honey

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees. For meat loaves, combine first seven ingredients in large bowl; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape meat mixture into eight 3 X 2 inch loaves; place in baking dish. Bake 30 to 35 minutes to medium doneness (160 degrees) or until center is no longer pink and juices show no pink color. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. For sauce, combine mustard and honey; mix well. Or substitute bbq sauce, teriyaki or ketcup for honey mustard. Serve with noodles, couscous or quick cooking rice (I did a baked sweet potato.) makes 8 servings.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user OCMOMOF2KIDDOS.