Moussaka
Moussaka is ready in 90 minutes (35 hands-on) and has 726 kcal and 37 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $3.35. Prices from Walmart, 2026.
- Total time
- 90 min
- Hands-on
- 35 min
- Calories
- 726 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $3.35
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Eggplant500 g
- Minced beef200 g
- Onion100 g
- Garlic10 g
- Crushed tomatoes (can)200 g
- Ground cinnamon1 g
- Olive oil30 g
- Milk240 g
- Butter20 g
- Wheat flour20 g
- Eggs40 g
- Parmesan30 g
Method
Heat the oven to 200 °C. Slice the eggplant, brush it with the oil and roast it on a tray for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, soften the chopped onion and garlic in a pan for 5 minutes, add the mince and brown it, then the tomatoes and cinnamon, and simmer for 15 minutes.
For the béchamel, melt the butter, stir in the flour for 1 minute, whisk in the milk and cook for 5 minutes until thick. Off the heat, beat in the egg and half the Parmesan.
Layer the eggplant and meat sauce in a dish, cover with the béchamel and the rest of the Parmesan and bake for 35 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 726 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 37 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43 g |
| Sugars | 21 g |
| Fat | 47 g |
| Fiber | 11 g |
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