Moussaka Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 8 None baby eggplant, trimmed, sliced into 3 lengthwise; 1 None onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 lb ground lamb; 1 (13.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 1 cup dry white wine; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; None None White Sauce; 3 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp flour; 2 cups skim milk; 2 oz low-fat Cheddar cheese, grated; None None salad, to serve; None None crusty bread, to serve

Servings: persons

8 None baby eggplant, trimmed, sliced into 3 lengthwise
1 None onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb ground lamb
1 (13.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
None None White Sauce
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups skim milk
2 oz low-fat Cheddar cheese, grated
None None salad, to serve
None None crusty bread, to serve

1
Preheat broiler. Lightly coat a rectangular baking dish with olive oil.
2
Lightly coat eggplant slices with olive oil then arrange on a baking tray. Broil for 2-3 mins per side, until golden brown. Set aside.
3
Lightly coat a large frying pan with olive oil. Saute onion and garlic over high heat for 1-2 mins, until onion is tender. Add ground lamb and cook for 3-4 mins, until browned. Add tomatoes, wine and nutmeg. Season to taste. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 mins, until reduced and thickened.
4
Meanwhile, for the white sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Whisk in milk until smooth. Cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3 mins. Season to taste.
5
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Arrange 1/3 of the eggplant in the base of prepared dish. Spread 1/2 of the meat sauce over eggplant. Repeat layers, finishing with eggplant. Pour white sauce over top and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 20-25 mins, until golden brown. Serve with salad and crusty bread.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 None baby eggplant, trimmed, sliced into 3 lengthwise, 1 None onion, chopped, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 lb ground lamb, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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