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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.

Provided by CZ24

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
3 medium onions, finely chopped
1 ½ pounds ground lamb
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons salt
¼ cup butter, softened
1 medium tomato, sliced

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 57.8 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 541.5 mg, Sugar 1.8 g