Yai-Yai’s Moussaka

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 12
Yai-Yai's Moussaka recipe for a healthy Mediterranean dish
in Mediterranean

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3 eggplants
3 white potatoes
olive oil
1 large onion
1 minced garlic clove
1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
parmesan cheese ( enough to sprinkle )
feta cheese ( enough to sprinkle )
1 -2 lb lean ground beef ( preference )
6 -8 ounces tomato paste
parsley ( preference )
2 1/2 teaspoons butter
2 1/2 teaspoons flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 dashes nutmeg
3 dashes white pepper
2 cups whole milk
2 eggs
1 egg yolk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
520
Sugar
10g
Fat
35g
Moussaka is a traditional dish from Greece and the Mediterranean region. Its popularity has spread worldwide, and it is now a classic recipe that people enjoy making at home. The dish usually consists of layered eggplants, potatoes, and spiced meat sauce, topped with a rich, creamy béchamel sauce and baked until golden brown. It is a hearty and filling dish that is perfect for cold days. It can be served as a side dish or a main course.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Cut the eggplants and potatoes into thin slices, then set aside.
3.In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add chopped onions, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and cinnamon, and mix well. Add tomato paste and cook for about 10 minutes. Take off the heat and let cool.
4.Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, start the béchamel sauce. Whisk butter and flour together over medium heat until the mixture turns golden brown. Pour in the milk and keep whisking to avoid lumps. Add nutmeg, white pepper, and salt, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
5.Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish and start layering the eggplants, potato slices, and meat sauce. Repeat the layers to cover the dish. Pour the béchamel sauce over the top of the moussaka and sprinkle with parmesan and feta cheese on top. Bake for about 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the dish is bubbly. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

PROS

Filled with vegetables and lean ground beef, this dish offers a balanced mix of carbs, protein, and vitamins.
It is a classic Mediterranean recipe with high nutritional value, and it tastes fantastic.
You can enjoy this as a main course and impress your guests with this flavorful dish.

CONS

On the downside, moussaka is a high-calorie dish with creamy cheesy béchamel sauce.
It is not the right choice for those on a strict diet or trying to avoid dairy products.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplants and potatoes are the main ingredients of this dish, and they are sources of dietary fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Lean ground beef provides protein and iron, which are essential for a balanced diet. Olive oil is another ingredient that contributes health benefits. It has monounsaturated fatty acids that can help lower cholesterol and reduce inflammation in the body.

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