Turkey Meatloaf Sandwich

Makes 6 to 8 sandwiches

Note: Make a double batch of the meatloaf, so you have one for dinner and another for lunchbox sandwiches.

½ cup shredded carrots

¼ cup minced onion

¼ cup minced celery

½ tablespoon olive oil

1 pound ground turkey

2 teaspoons dried basil

leaves, crumbled

2 teaspoons minced garlic cloves

1 cup ketchup

For each sandwich:

Mayonnaise, optional 2 slices whole-grain

bread Cooked, cooled

meatloaf 1 slice Monterey Jack

cheese Thinly sliced cucumber Thinly sliced tomato

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, onion and celery and cook until softened, 5 to 6 minutes, being careful not to let them brown. Let cool.

3. In a large bowl, combine cooked vegetables, turkey, basil, garlic and ketchup, mixing well.

4. Place mixture on a large rimmed baking sheet and form into a small football shape. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes, then slice into ½-inch thick slices.

5. Meatloaf sandwich: Spread mayonnaise on each slice of bread. Top one slice with meatloaf, cheese, cucumber and tomato; top with remaining slice of bread.