Quick Moussaka Recipe

Name: Quick Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, peeled and cubed; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 1/2 lb ground turkey or 1/2 lb soy crumbles; 1 onion, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 tablespoon dried parsley or 1/3 cup fresh parsley; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 4 ounces feta, crumbled; 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese; 1 egg; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 large eggplant, peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 1/2 lb ground turkey or 1/2 lb soy crumbles
1 onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley or 1/3 cup fresh parsley
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 ounces feta, crumbled
1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 egg
salt
pepper

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0F.
2
toss cubed eggplant with 3 tablespoons olive oil and bake for 20 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in large skillet, saute onions and ground beef in 1 tablespoon olive oil until beef is browned and onions transparent.
4
Add garlic, cinnamon, oregano and salt and pepper and saute for about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and parsley and simmer for about 10 minutes.
5
In small bowl, combine egg with cheeses.
6
Place roasted eggplant in bottom of 1.5 quart baking dish. Layer beef/tomato mixture on top.
7
Spread cheese mixture on top, covering entire dish to the edges.
8
Broil for 8-10 minutes or until browned in some areas.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large eggplant, peeled and cubed, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 1/2 lb ground turkey or 1/2 lb soy crumbles, 1 onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Quick 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.

Quick Moussaka

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