Herbed Mediterranean Lamb Meatloaf
Herbed Mediterranean Lamb Meatloaf brings juicy ground lamb together with mint, rosemary, thyme, and lemon zest for a bright, aromatic bite. Hints of tomato and balsamic add gentle sweetness and tang, while garlic and warm spices round it out. Serve this comforting loaf for a relaxed family dinner or a cozy weekend meal with roasted vegetables and potatoes.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herbed Mediterranean Lamb Meatloaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- 2
Place the bread and milk in a small bowl. Press the bread with a fork to absorb the milk.
- 3
In a medium bowl, combine the lamb, egg, garlic, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, coriander, basil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Add the soaked bread and discard any remaining milk. Mix with your hands until well combined. Transfer the meatloaf mixture to the prepared pan.
- 4
Stir together the tomato sauce and mint, then spread it evenly over the meatloaf. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the center is no longer pink, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 447.57 kcal High 22%
- Protein 24.69 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 17.96 g 7%
- Total Fat 29.46 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 13.01 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.34 mg High 47%
- Sodium 319.84 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 1.75 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 5.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 66.97 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.93 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 179.72 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 44.28 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 5.42 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.43 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Herbed Mediterranean Lamb Meatloaf is made with 17 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Dried Basil, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 447.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herbed Mediterranean Lamb Meatloaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Dried Basil, Dried Rosemary, Eggs. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herbed Mediterranean Lamb Meatloaf?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 447.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herbed Mediterranean Lamb Meatloaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Herbed Mediterranean Lamb Meatloaf healthy?
- Herbed Mediterranean Lamb Meatloaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 447.57 calories and 24.69 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 319.84 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.01 g (65% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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