You might know meatloaf mostly as an American food, but this isn't really the case! It originates from what we now call Western Europe, namely around Germany and Scandinavia.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate information about ingredients and allergens
⅓ piece
Courgette
½ piece
Onion
25 g
Panko breadcrumbs
(Contains: Tarwe)
15 milliliters
Basil crème
150 g
Baby potatoes
1 piece
Roma tomato
40 g
Lamb's lettuce
⅓ sachet(s)
Italian seasoning
100 g
Chicken mince with Mediterranean herbs
½ tablespoon
[Plant-based] mayonnaise
to taste
Salt and pepper
Preheat the oven to 220°C. For each person, grate 40g of courgette. Cut the rest of the courgette into slices of 0.5cm thickness (see Tip). Grate or mince the onion.
Tip: weigh the courgette carefully; if there is too much in the meatloaf, it may get soggy.
Transfer the grated courgette to a bowl, along with the mince, panko, Italian herbs and onion. Add half of the basil crème and season generously with salt and pepper. Knead well to combine.
Did you know... courgettes are technically classified as a fruit, as are cucumbers, pumpkins and tomatoes. Courgettes are high in iron, vitamin C and calcium.
Transfer the mince to an oven dish and shape into a meatloaf. Top with the sliced courgette and then bake for 25 - 30 minutes, or until the meatloaf is done.
Boil plenty of salted water in a pot or saucepan. Wash the baby potatoes and cut them in half, or any larger ones into quarters. Boil the baby potatoes for 12 - 15 minutes until done, covered, then drain and rinse under cold water.
Dice the tomato. In a salad bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the rest of the basil crème (see Tip). Add the potatoes and mix well, then add the lamb's lettuce and diced tomato. Toss well to combine, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
Tip: if you don't have any mayonnaise at home, use the same amount of olive oil instead.
Slice the meatloaf and serve on plates with the salad alongside.