Ingredients

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1/2 cup finely shredded zucchini
1/2 cup finely shredded (or chopped) carrot
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/4 of a medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 large egg
2 Tablespoons barbecue sauce
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup (2 oz.) small-diced cheddar cheese
For the top: 4 – 5 Tablespoons barbecue sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F.
Place the zucchini, carrots, ground beef, onion, egg, 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, oats, salt, pepper and cheese together in a large bowl and mix until combined.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat. Divide the mixture into five equal portions and form them into loaves on the baking sheet. Brush each meatloaf with about 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce.
Bake 22–25 minutes until cooked through. Cool meatloaves slightly before serving.

Notes

For gluten free meatloaves, use certified gluten free oats and make sure your barbecue sauce is gluten free too.

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