As warmer weather peeks over the horizon, we're ready to pack up the casserole dishes and slow cookers and get ready for lighter fare. But it's not too late to enjoy one last helping of a classic comfort food — with some healthy ingredients and a few new twists. Forget the ketchup-spiked, drab meat loaf of yore. Many of these eight recipes include international flavors, whole grains and lots of vegetables.

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Even if you have a favorite meat loaf recipe, there's always room for one more, one that's unique. — Melissa Hom/Corbis

Mexican Meat Loaf
by Terry Golson

Salsa and spices perk up this recipe, which uses a combination of lean ground turkey and lean ground beef to cut fat and calories. You can assemble it a day ahead of time, then wrap it tightly and store it in the fridge until you're ready to pop it in the oven for an hour before dinnertime.

Per serving: 181 calories, 4g fat, 10g carbohydrates, 25g protein, 2g fiber, 519mg sodium

Moroccan Meat Loaf
by Maryana Vollstedt

Ground turkey or chicken mixed with ground lamb is less fatty than some other meat combinations, but this Moroccan dish is still full of flavor. Bell peppers, green onions and zucchini get you servings of healthy vegetables along with the protein.

Per serving: 325 calories, 17g fat, 19g carbohydrates, 24g protein, 2g fiber, 433mg sodium

Peppery Meat Loaf With Couscous
by Judith Finlayson

Old-fashioned beef meat loaf is supplemented here with couscous, Mediterranean veggies and spices. With baked potatoes and a salad, this makes a satisfying meal.

Per serving: 310 calories, 18g fat, 17g carbohydrates, 20g protein, 2g fiber, 432mg sodium

Gala Meat Loaf With Spinach
by Barbara Kafka and Christopher Styler

This microwave recipe is quick and easy, and it includes healthy spinach and garlic. Make sandwiches the next day with leftovers!

Per serving: 227 calories, 12g fat, 5g carbohydrates, 25g protein, 2g fiber, 469g sodium

Barbecue Turkey Meat Loaf
by Gina and Pat Neely

Craving the taste of barbecue without firing up the grill? This well-seasoned turkey meat loaf does the trick. To make sure the dish stays nice and moist, you'll want to avoid extra-lean ground turkey.

Per serving: 318 calories, 13g fat, 23g carbohydrates, 25g protein, 2g fiber, 645mg sodium

Italian-Style Mini Meat Loaves
by Anne Byrn

Making single-serving loaves speeds up the baking time and offers a fun presentation. You can also freeze them individually for weeknight dinners.

Per serving: 273 calories, 14g fat, 16g carbohydrates, 19g protein, 405mg sodium

Tamarind-Glazed Meat Loaf
by Suvir Saran

Mushrooms add a nice moisture to the pork and beef in this recipe. Spices often found in Indian cooking — coriander, cumin, garam masala and ginger — provide a delicious and unexpected flavor.

Per serving: 491 calories, 34g fat, 15g carbohydrates, 31g protein, 939mg sodium

Glazed Meat Loaf With Bacon Strips
by Maryana Vollstedt

This recipe includes a hearty chili glaze and would pair well with a light new-potato salad. (Note: It tastes wonderful, but you may want to skip this dish if you're keeping a strict eye on your sodium intake.)

Per serving: 395 calories, 26g fat, 14g carbohydrates, 25g protein, 972mg sodium.