Kefta

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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.

Kefta
2
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 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

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

192 Calories
14g Fat
4g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 192
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 542mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 12g 25%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 276mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.