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Tomato Free Moussaka

Recipe #290617 | 1¾ hours | 25 min prep | SERVES 4 -6 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Celticevergreen

Variation on the traditional Greek Moussaka made with tomato sauce. Can be made with beef.

Posted on: Mar 7, 2008

Ingredients

  • medium eggplant
  • tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • lb ground lamb, lean
  • cup onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic clove, minced
  • tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup crouton (optional) or breadcrumbs, mixed with little amt Italian Seasoning (optional)
  • tablespoons feta cheese, grated (optional)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Slice the eggplant lengthwise into 1/2 inch slabs. Place on a nonstick cookie sheet, and brush tops of slices with 1 tbsp oil. Sprinkle with italian Seasoning.
    2. 2
      Bake at 400F for 12-15 minutes or until just tender.
    3. 3
      In a large frying pan, saute ground lamb, onions and garlic in 1 tbsp oil until onions are soft and meat is no longer pink. Add the pumpkin puree, water, Italian Seasoning, thyme and balsamic vinegar.
    4. 4
      Bring to a boil, stirring, then remove from heat.
    5. 5
      Crush croutons into crumbs with blender, food processor or plastic bag and mallet.
    6. 6
      Arrange half the eggplant slices in a single layer in a well-oiled 8 inch square baking pan. Spread with half the meat mixture.
    7. 7
      Top with another layer of eggplant and then the remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with croutons or bread crumbs mixed with small amt of Italian Seasoning.
    8. 8
      Bake at 400F for 40 minutes or 350F for 50 minutes. Cut into squares to serve.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (503g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning

    1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning

    1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

    Calories 0
    Calories from Fat 0 (0%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 0.0g 0%
    Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 0mg 0%
    Potassium 0mg 0%
    Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%
    Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
    Sugars 0.0g
    Protein 0.0g 0%
    Vitamin A 0mcg 0%
    Vitamin B6 0.0mg 0%
    Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
    Vitamin C 0mg 0%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 0mg 0%
    Iron 0mg 0%

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