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Moussaka Recipe

A delicious gluten-free version of the classic Greek dish, Moussaka.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants sliced into rounds
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste salt and pepper

Bechamel Sauce

  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 4 tablespoon gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups milk warmed
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg yolk beaten

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt and let sit for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.
  3. In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned. Add tomato sauce, cinnamon, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. In another skillet, melt butter and stir in gluten-free flour. Gradually add warm milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and beaten egg yolk.
  5. In a baking dish, layer half of the eggplant slices, then the meat sauce, and then the remaining eggplant slices. Pour the bechamel sauce over the top.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free, Moussaka
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