This Greek inspired meatloaf reminds me of the Gyro meat I often ate during my time in Europe. It uses flavors such as lemon, fennel, and mint to make a fragrant and delicious meatloaf. You can also make a meatball version that cooks more quickly and makes a wonderful appetizer.
I pair this meatloaf with a Greek yogurt cucumber sauce and a salad with fennel greens for a full Greek inspired meal. Now to eventually actually make it to Greece one day!
Greek Meatloaf Recipe
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Cook
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Yield 1 meatloaf
A fragrant and delicious Greek meatloaf with flavors of citrus, mint, and fennel.
Ingredients
Meatloaf:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 large onion, grated
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 TBSP fennel greens, finely chopped
- 1 TBSP fennel bulb, finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 TBSP lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp fresh mint, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 TBSP garlic, minced
- pinch of salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cucumber, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the meatloaf. Add extra almond flour if needed to make it thick enough to form into meat balls.
- Form into a loaf shape and place in a loaf pan or in the middle of a baking dish with a rim around the sides.
- Place in the preheated oven for approximately 45-60 minutes or until cooked through.
- While cooking, mix together the ingredients for the yogurt sauce.
- Serve the meatloaf with the yogurt sauce and a salad on the side.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Recipe can be doubled or tripled, just adjust cooking time as needed.
The yogurt dip also makes a great salad dressing.
Courses Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size ¼ of meatloaf
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 283 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 13.1 g | 20% | |
Saturated Fat 3 g | 15% | |
Cholesterol 170 mg | 57% | |
Sodium 899 mg | 37% | |
Total Carbohydrates 13.1 g | 4% | |
Dietary Fiber 1.7 g | 7% | |
Sugars 7.8 g | ||
Protein 30.5 g | 61% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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