Moussaka Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 small eggplant*; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 small or 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; Pinch of hot pepper; Pinch of sugar (optional); 3/4 cup cooked lamb, preferably rare, either chopped by hand into very small pieces or roughly ground in a food processor; Sprig of fresh parsley, chopped; About 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs; Dusting of grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

1 small eggplant*
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small or 1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
Pinch of hot pepper
Pinch of sugar (optional)
3/4 cup cooked lamb, preferably rare, either chopped by hand into very small pieces or roughly ground in a food processor
Sprig of fresh parsley, chopped
About 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
Dusting of grated Parmesan

1
Trim the ends off the eggplant, and slice crosswise into 1/4- to 1/3-inch slices.
2
Brush lightly with olive oil, and sprinkle a little salt on both sides.
3
Line your broiling pan with Silpat or aluminum foil, and spread the slices on it.
4
Slide under a preheated broiler, and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
5
Stack, and cover with aluminum foil.
6
Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a small pan, and saute the onion for about 5 minutes, then add the tomatoes, hot pepper, and sugar (optional), and a sprinkling of salt.
7
Saute another 5 minutes, then add the lamb and parsley, and cook everything together until the juice from the tomatoes is somewhat reduced.
8
Spread three or four slices of eggplant on the bottom of a single-serving shallow baking dish, top with most of the lamb and tomatoes, then spread another layer of eggplant over, and the remaining juices and bits from the lamb mix.
9
Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and cheese on top, and bake for 10 minutes in a preheated 375 oven.
10
Slip under the broiler if the top needs further browning.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small eggplant*, 1 tablespoon olive oil, Salt, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, 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.

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