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By: CZ24 
"This is a twist on the traditional meatloaf! A lamb loaf is made with a generous amount of parsley and onion, and seasoned elegantly with lemon zest and allspice. Serve with pita bread or rice."

What to Drink?

Wine Merlot
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
50 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the parsley, onions, lamb, allspice, lemon zest, salt and butter until well blended. Use your hands for best results. Place in a baking dish, or pat into a 2 inch tall round on a baking sheet with sides. Arrange tomato slices on top.
  3. Bake uncovered for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until no longer pink and the internal temperature has reached at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Serve with pita bread or rice.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 192 | Total Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 58mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2003 by MISTY IN GOTHENBURG   view full review
This recipe was easy to prepare and tasted fine. However, my loaf was swimming in fat when...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2006 by Renee   view full review
Recipe was good. I did leave out the butter, tomato and lemon zest. I also used ground beef...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by Renee   view full review
I added paprika and LOVED it! Also loved the lemon zest - I made this on a cookie sheet rolled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2009 by WHIGHAE   view full review
I think the amount of allspice was a bit too overpowering and would suggest adding about 1/8...

 

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