Moussaka on the Half Shell Recipe

Name: Moussaka on the Half Shell
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (3/4 lb) eggplants; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 2 cups chopped onions; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 1 cup pignoli nuts or 1 cup slivered almonds; 1 12 lbs ground lean lamb; 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs; 2 cups peeled diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons oregano; ½ teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

3 (3/4 lb) eggplants
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 cups chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup pignoli nuts or 1 cup slivered almonds
1 12 lbs ground lean lamb
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
2 cups peeled diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons oregano
½ teaspoon black pepper

1
Cut each eggplant in half lengthwise.
2
Hollow out the eggplant halves leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell.
3
Dice eggplant pulp.Toss with flour to coat well.
4
Saute eggplant pulp, half at a time in 2 TB.
5
olive oil.
6
Cook until lightly brown.
7
Spread on paper towels to drain.
8
Repeat with eggplant and oil.
9
Add butter or margarine to skillet, saute onion, garlic, mushrooms and nuts for 5 minutes.
10
Add lamb and cook until all pink color disappears.
11
Break up lamb with fork as it cooks.
12
In large bowl combine cooked eggplant and meat, fresh breadcrumbs, tomatoes, salt, oregano and black pepper.
13
Spoon filling into eggplant shells.
14
Set shells in large baking pan.
15
Pour in water to depth of 1 inch.
16
Cover pan tightly with foil.
17
Bake at 375F for 45 minutes.
18
Remove foil.
19
Increase heat to 400F.
20
Bake 15 minutes longer.
21
Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.

933

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (3/4 lb) eggplants, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, and more.

Yes, Moussaka on the Half Shell 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.

Moussaka on the Half Shell

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