2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional, for a slight cheese taste)
Topping:
1/3 cup tomato paste
Total Time: 2hr 10 minPrep: 10 minCook: 2hrYield: 6Level: moderate
Directions
Sauté:
Preheat oven to 350º F. Line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper so that it extends over the sides forming handles. (You can use office clips on the sides to keep the paper from folding in.)
In a medium sauté pan, over medium low heat, add the extra virgin coconut oil. Add onions and celery and cook until they are soft but not browned, 10 – 15 minutes.
Meatloaf:
Combine the ground meat, eggs, coconut flour, tomato paste, herbs, aminos, and nutritional yeast, if using. Add the onions & celery. Mix well. Place in the 9 x 5 baking pan. Spread the tomato paste evenly on top.
Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 160º F. (You can put a pan of hot water in the oven under the meatloaf to keep the top from cracking.) Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Slice and serve hot. It’s also delicious as leftovers in a sandwich or wrap.
Tip!
This recipe does not contain many non-starchy vegetables. To maximize your results, it is highly recommended that you eat at least three servings of non-starchy vegetables via a SANE side dish or green smoothie along with this main dish.