Nutraloaf Recipes

Many states correctional departments have recipes for nutraloaf, a behavior modification diet. Recipes of the three states are presented here. Illinois provides for both carnivores and vegans; isn't the nice. The loaf is to be served three times per day until the inmate voluntarily changes the offensive behavior.

Illinois

Single Meal Loaf Recipe

This recipe must be followed without substitution or variation in procedure. Any such change could effect the nutrient content.

2 oz Ground Beef
Brown off in kettle and drain thoroughly

4 oz Canned, Chopped Spinach
4 oz Canned Carrots, Diced
4 oz Vegetarian Beans
Open and drain all vegetables well

4 oz Applesauce
1 oz Tomato Paste
1/2 cup Potato Flakes
1 cup Bread Crumbs
2 oz Dry Milk Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder or Flakes

Combine beef and vegetables. Gradually blend in remaining ingredients until well combined. Mixture should be stiff but moist enough to spread. Each loaf should weigh 1 1/2 pounds precooked weight and be scaled to insure proper weight. Place mixture into a loaf pan that has been sprayed with pan release and lined with filter paper.

Each loaf should bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit in convection/steam oven for approximately 40 minutes or until the loaf reaches 155 degrees internal temperature.

Vegan Recipe

4 oz Canned, Chopped Spinach
4 oz Canned Carrots, Diced
8 oz Vegetarian Beans

Open and drain all vegetables well
4 oz Applesauce
1 oz Tomato Paste
1/2 cup Potato Flakes
1 cup Bread Crumbs
1 T Margarine
1 tsp Garlic Powder or Flakes

Combine drained vegetables. Gradually and gently blend in remaining ingredients until well combined but do not over beat. Mixture should be stiff but moist enough to spread. Each loaf should weigh 1 1/2 pounds precooked weight and be scaled to insure proper weight. Place mixture into a loaf pan that has been sprayed with pan release and lined with filter paper.

Each loaf should bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit in convection/steam oven for approximately 40 minutes or until the loaf reaches 155 degrees internal temperature.


Washington State

10 pounds ground beef or ground chicken
1 cup celery
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 cup beans (white, red chili, baked)
1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
1 cup tomato product (such as diced tomatoes or salsa)
2 cup of cabbage chopped
2 cups of miscellaneous vegetables (corn peas green beans)
8 cups of oatmeal (or bread chucks or crackers)
1 dozen eggs
2 cups of potatoes (mashed or dehydrated, scalloped or fresh, diced)

1 run everything through a grater or chopper
2 shape into two meatloaf shaped loaves on cookie sheets or other large flat pans cover with foil
3 bake two hours at 325 degrees or until done


Maryland

Special Management Meal
Yield - Three Loaves

• 6 slices whole wheat bread, finely chopped
• 4 ounces imitation cheddar cheese, finely grated
• 4 ounces raw carrots, finely grated
• 12 ounces spinach, canned, drained
• 2 cups dried Great Northern Beans, soaked,
cooked and drained
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 ounces potato flakes, dehydrated
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 8 ounces powdered skim milk
• 4 ounces raisins

H/T to bonericci

To read more about the use and debate of nutraloaf, go to "Mmmmm, Nutraloaf" at Further Adventures of Indigo Red.