By Jessica López Plá
Moussaka- greek eggplat dish
12 steps
Prep:1hCook:1h
This is my low fat version of moussaka. No frying involved. I make it often and my greek husband approves.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:04:31 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
59
Moderate
Glycemic Load
17
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories421.2 kcal (21%)
Total Fat23.4 g (33%)
Carbs28.8 g (11%)
Sugars7.8 g (9%)
Protein25.5 g (51%)
Sodium324.9 mg (16%)
Fiber4.3 g (16%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings
2potatoes
1eggplant
2 Tbspolive oil
0.5onion
1 Tbspgarlic
1 poundlean ground meat
or turkey
seasoning
to taste
¼ cuptomato sauce
1 Tbsporegano
1 Tbsparsley
Bechamel
Instructions
Rosted vegetables
Step 1
Set oven to 400 F.
Step 2
Peal and cut vegetables in ~1/4 inch circles
Step 3
Bruch both sides with olive oil and roast 20 min flipping them mid way. Keep an eye not to burn them.
Step 4
Lower the heat of over to 350 F.
Meat sauce
Step 5
Add olive oil in pan and sautee onion then garlic. Add meat, season with salt pepper and cook through.
Step 6
Add tomato sauce, oregano and parsley, Personally, I add a pinch of sugar, sazon and sofrito, but its optional.
Step 7
Let simmer for 15 -20 minutes in low-med heat. Check seasoning if needed
Bechamel
Step 8
In a medium heat sauce pan melt butter and add flour. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
Step 9
Add milk gradually while wisking to avoid lumps. Once combined bring to a boil.
Step 10
Remove from heat and add parm. After letting it cool to the touch add yolk, it its too hot it could scramble the egg.
Assemble
Step 11
Spay non-stick on lasagna dish. Layer half of the potatoes then eggplant then meat. Repeat with the remainder of ingredients.
Step 12
Bake until golden. Maybe around 30 to 45 minutes.
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