Vegetarian Moussaka

Dinner

Vegetarian Moussaka

360kcal
18gprotein
25 minprep
50 mincook
6servings
Medium

Layers of roasted aubergine, spiced lentil and tomato sauce, and a light béchamel. A satisfying Greek classic made vegetarian and lighter.

vegetarianlow-calorie

Ingredients

  • 3 aubergines, sliced
  • 400g green lentils, cooked
  • 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 500ml skimmed milk
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 50g Parmesan, grated
  • 2 eggs
  • Olive oil, salt and pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Brush aubergine slices with oil, roast at 200°C for 20 min.

  2. 2

    Cook onion and garlic 3 min. Add lentils, tomatoes, cinnamon, and allspice. Simmer 15 min.

  3. 3

    Make béchamel: melt butter, add flour, gradually whisk in milk. Cook until thick. Cool slightly, beat in eggs.

  4. 4

    Layer aubergine, lentil sauce, aubergine in a dish. Top with béchamel and Parmesan.

  5. 5

    Bake at 180°C for 35 min.

Tip: Replacing minced meat with lentils reduces saturated fat by around 12g per serving while maintaining a high protein and fibre content.

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