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Lamb and Eggplant Casserole (Moussaka) Recipe

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Lamb and Eggplant Casserole (Moussaka)
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Nutrition
1218
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. To prepare the eggplant: 1. Place the eggplant in a colander, toss liberally with salt, and let sit for about 1 hour to drain away extra water. Squeeze out the excess water and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
  2. 2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Working in batches, fry the eggplant slices, turning as necessary, until tender and light brown, 4 to 5 minutes total. Transfer the cooked slices to a rack set over a baking sheet to drain while you sauté the remaining eggplant. Set aside.
  3. To prepare the meat sauce: 1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the onion to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender, about 10 minutes. Add the ground meat and cook, stirring occasionally, until just browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. 2. Add the garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, bay leaf, and 1/2 cup water and bring the liquids to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, season with salt and pepper, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has reduced and the sauce is very thick, about 30 minutes.
  5. 3. Add the red wine and continue simmering until the wine has reduced and developed a sweet aroma, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Set the sauce aside.
  6. To prepare the cheese sauce: 1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and whisk until it is dissolved and the mixture resembles a smooth paste, about 2 minutes.
  7. 2. Gradually whisk in the milk about 1 cup at a time, working out any lumps that form. Bring the sauce to a full boil, then reduce the heat to low and gently simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
  8. 3. In a medium bowl lightly beat the egg yolks. Whisk about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks to bring them up to the same temperature. Slowly add the yolk mixture to the rest of the milk mixture, then add the cheese and blend well. Set aside and keep warm.
  9. To assemble the moussaka: 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  10. 2. Scatter the breadcrumbs in a deep, rectangular baking dish. Arrange about half of the eggplant slices in an even layer over the breadcrumbs. Add all of the meat sauce over the eggplant and spread into an even layer. Arrange the remaining eggplant in an even layer over the meat sauce. Pour the cheese sauce over the eggplant.
  11. 3. Bake the moussaka until the cheese sauce is thick and golden brown and the eggplant is very tender, about 45 minutes. Let the moussaka rest for 25 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1217.73 Kcal (5098 kJ)
Calories from fat 795.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 88.41g 136%
Cholesterol 248.68mg 83%
Sodium 689.67mg 29%
Potassium 2140.29mg 46%
Total Carbs 59.58g 20%
Sugars 32.35g 129%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g 63%
Protein 46.4g 93%
Vitamin C 29.6mg 49%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 6mg 33%
Calcium 488.8mg 49%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 120 Kcal (502 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.71g 136%
Cholesterol 24.51mg 83%
Sodium 67.96mg 29%
Potassium 210.91mg 46%
Total Carbs 5.87g 20%
Sugars 3.19g 129%
Dietary Fiber 1.56g 63%
Protein 4.57g 93%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 49%
Iron 0.6mg 33%
Calcium 48.2mg 49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 30.9
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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