Moussaka-Style Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Delicious Moussaka-Style Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine)
in Main

Prep

25 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 eggplants , medium-sized
kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil , plus
extra oil , for rubbing the eggplants
3/4 lb lean ground lamb
1/2 onion , diced
2 garlic cloves , minced
2 medium tomatoes , peeled , seeded , diced
1 green bell pepper , peeled , seeded and diced
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup fresh ricotta
1 1/3 cups fresh ricotta
fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg , freshly grated
1 -2 tablespoon milk
1/4 cup parmesan cheese , grated
fresh parsley ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
437
Sugar
7g
Fat
29g
Moussaka-Style Stuffed Eggplant (Aubergine) is a delicious and healthy meal option perfect for dinner or lunch. This dish is a Mediterranean classic and a great way to incorporate veggies and protein into your diet. Eggplant is a versatile vegetable that can be used in many dishes. It is rich in vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. Lamb is a good source of protein and iron. The dish is flavored with aromatic spices such as cloves, cinnamon, cumin, and cayenne pepper, which give it a great depth of flavor. This dish is great for a family dinner or for entertaining guests.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2.Slice the eggplants lengthwise and rub with olive oil and salt.
3.Bake the eggplants for 15 minutes in the oven.
4.While the eggplants are baking, heat olive oil in a pan and add the ground lamb, diced onions, and minced garlic.
5.Add the diced tomatoes, bell pepper, ground cloves, cinnamon, cumin, and cayenne pepper to the lamb mixture and cook until the vegetables are soft and the lamb is browned.
6.Remove the eggplants from the oven and scoop out the flesh.
7.Combine the eggplant flesh with the lamb mixture and fresh ricotta.
8.Add salt, pepper, and grated nutmeg to the mixture as per taste.
9.Stuff the eggplant shells with the lamb and eggplant mixture.
10.Top the eggplants with parmesan cheese and bake in the oven for another 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
11.Garnish the eggplants with fresh parsley and serve hot.

PROS

This dish is a healthy and delicious option for dinner or lunch.

Eggplant is rich in antioxidants and vitamins.

Lamb is a good source of protein and iron.

CONS

This dish requires a bit of preparation and cooking time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplant is high in antioxidants, which helps to protect the body against damage from free radicals.
Lamb is a good source of protein, which is essential for healthy bones, muscles, skin, and blood.
The spices used in this recipe such as cloves, cinnamon, cumin, and cayenne pepper, have anti-inflammatory properties.

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