SB VEGETABLE MOUSSAKA

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Categories     Vegetable

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large eggplant (about 1 1/4 lbs), ends trimmed, cut widthwise into 1/4-inch thick rounds
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15-oz) can lentils, drained
1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
2 large eggs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly coat eggplant slices with cooking spray and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake until softened and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Reduce oven to 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add lentils, tomatoes, and their juices, parsley, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and a pinch of pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes. While eggplant and lentils are cooking, in a medium bowl, whisk together half-and-half, eggs, 2 tblsp of the cheese, and nutmeg. Lightly coat an 8- by 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange one-third of the eggplant slices in a single layer in the dish. Spread half of the lentil mixture over the top. Repeat with remaining eggplant and lentil mixture, ending with a layer of eggplant. Pour half-and-half mixture over vegetables and sprinkle with remaining 2 tblsp cheese. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake moussaka, covered, 20 minutes, then remove foil and bake for 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until heated through and golden on top. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting. Serve warm.

Earl Taylor
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Delicious! The moussaka was a perfect blend of flavors and textures.


Margaret Mcdonagh
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This was my first time making moussaka and it turned out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow.


Rhonda Roach
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this moussaka. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the flavors were well-balanced.


Zaydan Mohammad
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This recipe was easy to follow and the moussaka came out delicious. I especially liked the creamy texture of the bechamel sauce.


Md Emon Molla
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I made this moussaka for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Caden Lavale
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The moussaka turned out great! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious vegetarian dish.


Emmanuel Elisée
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This moussaka was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.