Lamb & Bulgur Loaf

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From EatingWell:  January/February 1998

Bulgur and lamb are flavored with mint and cumin in a Middle Eastern twist on meatloaf.

6 servings | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 1/2 hours

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup bulgur
• 8 ounces ground lamb
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 large egg
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 cups Tart Tomato Sauce, (recipe follows), heated

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil an 8-inch-square baking pan or coat it with nonstick spray.
2. Place bulgur in a large bowl and cover with warm water. Let soak for 30 minutes. Drain and return to bowl. Add lamb, onion, egg, garlic, mint, salt, cumin and pepper; mix well.
3. Transfer mixture to prepared pan. With dampened hands, form into a 7-by-4-inch loaf. Spread with 2 tablespoons Tart Tomato Sauce.
4. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of loaf registers 160°F, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition

Per serving : 203 Calories; 9 g Fat; 3 g Sat; 4 g Mono; 72 mg Cholesterol; 19 g Carbohydrates; 14 g Protein; 5 g Fiber; 431 mg Sodium; 475 mg Potassium

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1 1/2 vegetable, 1 1/2 medium-fat meat