Tomato Free Moussaka Recipe

Name: Tomato Free Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1 lb ground lamb, lean; 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup croutons (optional) or 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, mixed with little amt Italian Seasoning (optional); 2 tablespoons feta cheese, grated (optional)

Servings: persons

1 medium eggplant
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 lb ground lamb, lean
1 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup croutons (optional) or 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, mixed with little amt Italian Seasoning (optional)
2 tablespoons feta cheese, grated (optional)

1
Slice the eggplant lengthwise into 1/2 inch slabs. Place on a nonstick cookie sheet, and brush tops of slices with 1 tbsp oil. Sprinkle with italian Seasoning.
2
Bake at 400F for 12-15 minutes or until just tender.
3
In a large frying pan, saute ground lamb, onions and garlic in 1 tbsp oil until onions are soft and meat is no longer pink. Add the pumpkin puree, water, Italian Seasoning, thyme and balsamic vinegar.
4
Bring to a boil, stirring, then remove from heat.
5
Crush croutons into crumbs with blender, food processor or plastic bag and mallet.
6
Arrange half the eggplant slices in a single layer in a well-oiled 8 inch square baking pan. Spread with half the meat mixture.
7
Top with another layer of eggplant and then the remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with croutons or bread crumbs mixed with small amt of Italian Seasoning.
8
Bake at 400F for 40 minutes or 350F for 50 minutes. Cut into squares to serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium eggplant, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning, 1 lb ground lamb, lean, and more.

Yes, Tomato Free 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.

Tomato Free Moussaka

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