Moussaka With Eggplant And Peppers And Yogurt Béchamel Recipe

Name: Moussaka With Eggplant And Peppers And Yogurt Béchamel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2-pound) eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices; 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1 (32-ounce) carton plain low-fat yogurt; Cooking spray; 3 large green bell peppers; 1 pound peeled baking potato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 pound lean ground lamb or beef; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 2 cups chopped peeled tomato (about 1 pound); 1/3 cup dry red wine; 1/2 cup dried currants; 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper or dash of crushed red pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese or Romano cheese; Dash of nutmeg; 2 large egg yolks

Servings: persons

1 (1 1/2-pound) eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 (32-ounce) carton plain low-fat yogurt
Cooking spray
3 large green bell peppers
1 pound peeled baking potato, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 pound lean ground lamb or beef
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped peeled tomato (about 1 pound)
1/3 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup dried currants
2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper or dash of crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese or Romano cheese
Dash of nutmeg
2 large egg yolks

1
Place eggplant in a large bowl; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and drain; pat dry with paper towels.
2
Spoon yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 10 minutes. Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula; cover and refrigerate.
3
Preheat broiler.
4
Place half the eggplant slices on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Repeat procedure with the remaining eggplant.
5
Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a broiler pan; flatten with hand. Broil 15 minutes or until blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes; peel.
6
Place the potato slices on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 7 minutes per side or until golden on both sides.
7
Arrange potato slices in the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with eggplant slices. Arrange bell pepper halves over eggplant.
8
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb; saute 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well; return to pan. Add onion; saute 5 minutes. Stir in tomato and next 5 ingredients (tomato through cinnamon stick); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; discard cinnamon stick. Spoon over bell pepper halves.
9
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
10
Lightly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine the olive oil and flour in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring with a whisk. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Combine the drained yogurt and milk. Add the yogurt mixture to flour mixture, stirring continuously; cook until thick (do not boil). Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, dash of nutmeg, and egg yolks.
11
Spoon the sauce over the lamb mixture; spreading carefully, run a knife around outside edge to allow sauce to run into dish (dish will be very full). Place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400u00b0 for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand 20 minutes.

875

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 1/2-pound) eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices, 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, 1 (32-ounce) carton plain low-fat yogurt, Cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Moussaka With Eggplant And Peppers And Yogurt Béchamel 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.

Moussaka With Eggplant And Peppers And Yogurt Béchamel

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