Ham Loaf With Pistachios

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds cooked ham
• 1 tablespoon butter, plus butter for greasing the pan
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• ¼ pound mushrooms, cut in very small cubes
• ½ cup chopped celery
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
• 2 cups fine fresh bread crumbs
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• ¼ cup pistachios
• ¼ cup sour cream
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    660 calories; 29 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 12 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 51 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 44 grams protein; 205 milligrams cholesterol; 2789 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2. Cut the ham into cubes and, in a food processor, chop it medium coarse. Set aside.
3. Melt the butter in a skillet and add the onion, garlic, mushrooms, celery, salt and pepper. Cook briefly until vegetables are wilted. Add the chicken broth; bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Remove and let cool.
4. Spoon the mixture into a bowl. Add the ham, bread crumbs, eggs, pistachios, sour cream, cumin, nutmeg and parsley. Blend well.
5. Butter a loaf pan that measures 9 by 5 by 2 1/2 inches. Add the mixture and pack well. Smooth over the top and put in the oven. Bake 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand in a warm place at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot with sweet relish or chutney.

1 hour