Mighty Good Moussaka Recipe

Name: Mighty Good Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium zucchini; vegetable oil cooking spray; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped finely; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 large ripe tomatoes, cut into pieces; 1 banana peppers or 1 jalapeno pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon beau monde seasoning; 1 tablespoon honey; pepper; 1/4 teaspoon oregano (dried); 10 fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1 cup 2% fat cottage cheese; 1/4 cup marsala wine; 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (use imported) or 1/4 cup romano cheese (use imported); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried parsley

Servings: persons

6 medium zucchini
vegetable oil cooking spray
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped finely
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb lean ground beef
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 large ripe tomatoes, cut into pieces
1 banana peppers or 1 jalapeno pepper
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon beau monde seasoning
1 tablespoon honey
pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano (dried)
10 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 cup 2% fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup marsala wine
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (use imported) or 1/4 cup romano cheese (use imported)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried parsley

1
Peel the zucchini and slice into 1/2-inch rounds.
2
Heat a skillet and spray with the veggie oil.
3
Quickly brown the zucchini slices on both sides, spray with oil as necessary Arrange half the zucchini slices in an oiled 9x12x2-inch baking dish.
4
Heat the olive oil in the same skillet and saute the onion and garlic until translucent. Add meat, stir to break up any lumps, and cook for about 5 minutes.
5
In a saucepan heat the tomato sauce, tomato pieces, bay leaf, beau monde, honey, oregano, chili pepper and black pepper. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, in a separate pan, heat a little oil and brown the mushrooms, then add them to the meat and mix well.
7
Pour all of the meat mixture over the zucchini slices. Top with cinnamon, allspice and cottage cheese. Cover with remaining zucchini slices, then the tomato sauce and wine.
8
Sprinkle with the cheese and bake for 1 hour in a 350u00b0F oven.
9
Remove from oven, sprinkle with the parsley, serve.

895

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Fat

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium zucchini, vegetable oil cooking spray, 6 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped finely, and more.

Yes, Mighty Good Moussaka falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mighty Good Moussaka

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Variations & substitutions

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