Moussaka Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups broth; ¾ cup long-grain white rice; 2 medium eggplants, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; ¼ cup pine nuts; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom; fresh ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 (1 7/8 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree; 2 large tomatoes, seeded, sliced, and drained; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups broth
¾ cup long-grain white rice
2 medium eggplants, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
¼ cup pine nuts
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 (1 7/8 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
2 large tomatoes, seeded, sliced, and drained
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1
In a saucepan over high heat, bring stock to a boil; stir in rice.
2
Lower heat to medium-low; cook, covered for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3
Put eggplant slices on a baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray; brush tops with 2 tablespoons oil.
4
Bake in a 375 oven for about 20 minutes or until softened and lightly browned.
5
In a skillet, add remaining oil.
6
Add in pine nuts; stir/saute for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.
7
Add in onion, garlic, and seasonings; stir/saute for about 5 minutes or until tender.
8
Stir in lemon juice and canned tomatoes; cook 2 minutes or until blended.
9
Lower oven temp to 350; in a 13x9 inch baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray, layer half the eggplant, half the rice, all of the tomato slices and half the tomato sauce; repeat layers.
10
Cover and bake 25 minutes.
11
Uncover and sprinkle with feta cheese.
12
Bake, uncovered, about 20 more minutes or until bubbly.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups broth, ¾ cup long-grain white rice, 2 medium eggplants, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices, 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, 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.

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