Moussaka Recipe

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Moussaka
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Directions:

  1. Peel the eggplants and cut them into 1/2 inch thick slices. Brown the slices in 4 tablespoons butter. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  2. Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet and cook the onions until brown. Add the ground meat and cook 10 minutes. Combine the tomato paste with the wine, parsley, cinnamon, salt and pepper (to taste). Stir this mixture into the meat and simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  3. Make a béchamel sauce by melting 4 tablespoons butter and blending in the flour, stirring with a wire whisk. Bring the milk almost to a boil and add it gradually to the butter-flour mixture, stirring constantly. When the mixture is thickened and smooth, remove it from the heat. Cool slightly and stir in the beaten eggs, nutmeg and ricotta cheese.
  4. Grease a 13” x 9” x 2” pan and sprinkle the bottom lightly with bread crumbs. Arrange alternate layers of eggplant and meat in the pan, sprinkling each layer with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Pour the béchamel sauce over the top and bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown. Cut into squares to serve. This recipe can be made in advance. Freeze before baking.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 484 Kcal (2026 kJ)
Calories from fat 318.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.41g 54%
Cholesterol 131.59mg 44%
Sodium 314.41mg 13%
Potassium 550.27mg 12%
Total Carbs 16.43g 5%
Sugars 6.92g 28%
Dietary Fiber 3.38g 14%
Protein 22.47g 45%
Vitamin C 7mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 235.2mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 160.67 Kcal (673 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.76g 54%
Cholesterol 43.68mg 44%
Sodium 104.37mg 13%
Potassium 182.67mg 12%
Total Carbs 5.45g 5%
Sugars 2.3g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.12g 14%
Protein 7.46g 45%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 12%
Iron 0.8mg 13%
Calcium 78.1mg 24%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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