Spiced Lamb Loaf

Ingredients:

Meatloaf:

• 1 cup chopped zucchini
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 lb. ground lamb
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup almond flour
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice

Tzatziki Sauce:

• 1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
• 1/4 cup small-diced cucumber

Makes 8 Servings (1 slice per serving)

1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. 
2. Grease a loaf pan with olive oil and set aside. Put the zucchini, carrots, onions, and tomatoes in a food processor and pulse until softly textured and well combined. Transfer the vegetables to a colander and let drain for about 10-15 minutes, occasionally pressing with a clean towel to squeeze out any excess water. 
3. Place the vegetables in a large mixing bowl. With a rubber spatula or similar tool, mix in the lamb, garlic, Parmesan, almond flour, eggs, tomato paste, cumin, allspice, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. 
4. When the mixture is uniform throughout, transfer it into the prepared loaf pan and  smooth it into an even layer. Place the loaf pan inside a larger baking dish and fill the dish with enough water to come halfway up the sides of a loaf pan.
5.  Bake for 60-70 minutes, until the loaf is golden and cooked through. 
6. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the cucumbers and stir to combine. Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. 
7. Carefully pour the excess oil from the loaf pan. Allow the loaf to cool for 10-15 minutes before removing from the pan. Slice the loaf into 8 even slices and serve with tzatziki on the side. 

WW POINTS VALUE: 8 pts. 

Note: This recipe appears in the New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet book. Meat loaf is a wonderful comfort food when it's done right. You can use ground beef, turkey, or lamb in this recipe and the meatloaf will be delicious. This meatloaf is packed with vegetables and other sorts of flavor. The tzatziki sauce adds a nice tang to the meatloaf. The loaf may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If you want to freeze the loaf, place the individual spices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once they are frozen, they may be stored together in a large freezer-safe bag.