A bit more elegant than regular meatloaf. Serve it with lots of grilled vegetables and some pita bread.
Sun Oven Lamb Loaf with Mint
Ingredients
For the Lamb Loaf:
2 pounds ground lamb
1/2 cup dry plain breadcrumbs
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
1 cup plain yogurt
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 English cucumber, very thinly sliced
1 teaspoon mint
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Set Sun Oven out to preheat. Coat a loaf pan with cooking spray.
Lamb Loaf:
In a large bowl, combine the lamb, breadcrumbs, onion, mint, cumin, salt, and egg. Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Place the pan in a large, oval roasting pan. Cover and bake in the Sun Oven until fully cooked, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with tzatziki sauce.
Tzatziki sauce:
In a medium bowl, mix together the yogurt, garlic, cucumber, and mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
