Turkey Moussaka Recipe

Name: Turkey Moussaka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 medium eggplants, sliced 1/4 inch thin; 2 lbs ground turkey; 1 onion, chopped; 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; salt & pepper; 2/3 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled; 2 eggs; cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 medium eggplants, sliced 1/4 inch thin
2 lbs ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt & pepper
2/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups ricotta cheese
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 eggs
cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Heat oil in skillet, add eggplant, saute 5 minutes per side; remove.
3
Add turkey and onion, stirring to break up clumps.
4
Cook until browned, drain excess grease.
5
Add tomatoes to skillet, add garlic, oregano, basil, tomato paste, cinnamon, salt, pepper.
6
Stir until cooked through, 10 minutes.
7
Spray a 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray and sprinkle with a thin layer of bread crumbs.
8
Add a layer of eggplant, a layer of turkey mixture and sprinkle with parmesan.
9
Top with bread crumbs,repeat layers.
10
In a medium bowl stir together ricotta, feta, eggs and spread over casserole.
11
Cover with aluminum foil.
12
Bake for 1 hr 10 minutes.
13
Remove from oven and remove tin foil.
14
Increase oven temp to broil.
15
Broil for 3-4 minutes until top is browned.
16
Let this stand 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

1156

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 medium eggplants, sliced 1/4 inch thin, 2 lbs ground turkey, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Turkey 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.

Turkey Moussaka

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