Moussaka Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 baby eggplant trimmed, sliced into 3 lengthwise; 1 onion chopped; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 pound ground lamb; 13 1/2 ounces crushed tomatoes; 1 cup dry white wine; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; sauce White; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups skim milk; 2 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese grated; salad to serve; crusty bread to serve

Servings: persons

8 baby eggplant trimmed, sliced into 3 lengthwise
1 onion chopped
1 clove garlic minced
1 pound ground lamb
13 1/2 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
sauce White
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups skim milk
2 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese grated
salad to serve
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 baby eggplant trimmed, sliced into 3 lengthwise, 1 onion chopped, 1 clove garlic minced, 1 pound 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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