VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA

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This recipe always gets rave reviews from vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Easy to make, but takes time. Serve with salad.

Provided by Anne Buchanan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 2h

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 eggplant, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
1 large zucchini, thinly sliced
2 potatoes, thinly sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
½ (14.5 ounce) can lentils, drained with liquid reserved
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 ½ tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups milk
ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt and set aside for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Rinse and pat eggplant dry. Cook eggplant and zucchini in hot oil until lightly browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side; remove with a slotted spoon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving as much oil as possible in the skillet
  • Adding more oil to skillet as needed and let it get hot. Cook potato slices in hot oil until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side; remove with slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate, again reserving oil in the skillet.
  • Saute onion and garlic in reserved oil until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in vinegar, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low; cook until liquid is reduced in volume and thick. Stir in tomatoes, lentils, 1/2 the juice from lentils, oregano and parsley. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Layer about 1/3 of the eggplant, 1/3 of the zucchini, 1/2 the potatoes, 1/2 the onions, and 1/2 the feta into a 13x9-inch baking dish. Pour tomato mixture over vegetables; repeat layering, finishing with a layer of eggplant and zucchini.
  • Cover and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  • Stir butter, flour, and milk together in a small saucepan; bring to a slow boil, whisking constantly until thick and smooth. Season with pepper and nutmeg; stir. Remove from heat, cool for 5 minutes, and stir in beaten egg.
  • Pour sauce over vegetables and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, for another 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 58.2 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 425.7 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

Abd Al Rahman Alfasfous
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a hearty and flavorful vegetarian dish.


Rakib Sk
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler vegetarian dishes.


Muhammad Shabaz
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish was surprisingly good. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the filling was very flavorful.


William Anderson
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This was my first time making moussaka and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was very flavorful.


Precious Onwe
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover eggplant and it's always delicious.


Mani Gujrati
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The eggplant was a bit too oily for my taste, but otherwise this was a great recipe. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Betty Demmon
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This vegetarian moussaka was a delightful dish! The eggplant was perfectly cooked and the filling was flavorful and satisfying. I especially appreciated the use of lentils, which added a nice protein boost. I would definitely recommend this recipe to


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