Vegetarian Moussaka Recipe

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Vegetarian Moussaka
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Directions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat.
  2. Sauté onion 4-5 minutes until lightly browned. Stir in mushrooms and zucchini and sauté 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in next 6 ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Turn on broiler.
  6. Arrange eggplant slices on an oiled broiler rack. Broil 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Set aside.
  7. Meanwhile, make the sauce by scalding milk in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat until tiny bubbles appear.
  8. Remove from heat.
  9. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat until just bubbling. Do not brown. Slowly whisk in the flour, stirring constantly until smooth. Do not brown.
  10. Slowly whisk in hot milk, followed by half of the mozzarella cheese, stirring constantly 2-3 minutes until mixture is thickened.
  11. Remove from heat.
  12. Stir in seasonings and set aside to cool slightly.
  13. Preheat oven to 400°F in a fan oven or slightly higher in a normal oven.
  14. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and sprinkle the bottom with 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs.
  15. Place a layer of eggplant in the pan. Spread a layer of tomato mixture over top. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and some mozzarella cheese.
  16. Repeat layering as long as ingredients last.
  17. Pour the sauce over the top and bake 30-40 minutes, or until top is golden.
  18. Transfer moussaka to a wire rack and let stand 15-20 minutes before slicing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 490.44 Kcal (2053 kJ)
Calories from fat 129.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.42g 22%
Cholesterol 27.02mg 9%
Sodium 846.09mg 35%
Potassium 1437.82mg 31%
Total Carbs 56.85g 19%
Sugars 21.39g 86%
Dietary Fiber 12.21g 49%
Protein 30.28g 61%
Vitamin C 41.4mg 69%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 755.5mg 76%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 79.35 Kcal (332 kJ)
Calories from fat 21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.33g 22%
Cholesterol 4.37mg 9%
Sodium 136.9mg 35%
Potassium 232.64mg 31%
Total Carbs 9.2g 19%
Sugars 3.46g 86%
Dietary Fiber 1.98g 49%
Protein 4.9g 61%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 69%
Iron 0.5mg 18%
Calcium 122.2mg 76%

* 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

  • 10.2
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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