Meatless Moussaka Recipe

Name: Meatless Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil spray; 2 pounds eggplant, peeled and thickly sliced; SAUCE:; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 5 medium cloved garlic, minced; 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes; 1 cup water; 6 ounce can tomato paste; 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed; 2 TBSP finely snipped parsley; 2 TBSP finely snipped mint; Filling; 1 pound low-fat cottage cheese; 2 eggs; 2 TBSP grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon peppeer; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

Olive oil spray
2 pounds eggplant, peeled and thickly sliced
SAUCE:
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
5 medium cloved garlic, minced
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup water
6 ounce can tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 TBSP finely snipped parsley
2 TBSP finely snipped mint
Filling
1 pound low-fat cottage cheese
2 eggs
2 TBSP grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon peppeer
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1
Preheat broiler. Lightly spray a 3 1/2 quart oblong glass baking dish with olive oil spray.
2
Put eggplant slices on 2 large baking sheets.
3
Lightly spray both sides of slices with olive oil spray. Brown about 6 inches from heat for 5 minutes on each side, or until eggplant is tender.
4
Set oven temperature to 375 F.
5
For SAUCE: heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes, or until onioon is translucent.
6
Stir in undrained tomatoes, water, tomato paste, and rosemary. reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley and mint. remove from heat.
7
For Filling: Combine ingredients in a medium bowl.
8
Spread half of sauce in baking dish. Arrange half of eggplant over sauce. Spread all filling over eggplant, then top with remaining eggplant and remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
9
Cover casserole with aluminum foil.
10
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil spray, 2 pounds eggplant, peeled and thickly sliced, SAUCE:, 1 tsp olive oil, and more.

Yes, Meatless Moussaka falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Meatless Moussaka

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