Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with this easy moussaka recipe, featuring savory layers of eggplant, ground lamb, and creamy yogurt—a delightful meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1 lb lean ground lamb
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- Fresh oregano and basil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Slice eggplants into rounds and salt them to draw out moisture.
- Brown ground lamb with sautéed onions until fully cooked.
- Stir in tomato sauce and fresh herbs; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix Greek yogurt with grated Parmesan for the creamy topping.
- Layer eggplant slices and meat mixture in the baking dish; repeat layers.
- Top with yogurt mixture and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg