Discover the Ultimate Veggie Moussaka: A Flavorful Twist!

This vegetarian moussaka recipe always gets rave reviews from vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Easy to make, but takes time. Serve with salad.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9×13-inch dish

Ingredients

  • 1eggplant, thinly sliced

  • 1teaspoonsalt, or more as needed

  • 1tablespoonolive oil, or more as needed

  • 1largezucchini, thinly sliced

  • 2potatoes, thinly sliced

  • 1onion, sliced

  • 1clovegarlic, chopped

  • 1tablespoonwhite vinegar

  • 1(14.5 ounce) canwhole peeled tomatoes, chopped

  • ½(14.5 ounce) canlentils, drained with liquid reserved

  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley

  • 1teaspoondried oregano

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 1cupcrumbled feta cheese

  • 1 ¼cupsmilk

  • 2tablespoonsall-purpose flour

  • 1 ½tablespoonsbutter

  • 1pinchground nutmeg

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 1largeegg, beaten

  • ¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt; set aside for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook eggplant and zucchini in hot oil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving as much oil as possible in the skillet.

  4. Add more oil to the skillet if needed and let it get hot. Cook potato slices in hot oil until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate, again reserving oil in the skillet.

  5. Sauté onion and garlic in reserved oil until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in vinegar, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low; cook until liquid is reduced in volume and thick. Stir in tomatoes, lentils, 1/2 of the juice from lentils, parsley, and oregano. Season with salt and black pepper. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 15 minutes.

  6. Layer about 1/3 of the eggplant, 1/3 of the zucchini, 1/2 of the potatoes, and 1/2 of the feta in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour 1/2 of the tomato mixture over vegetables; repeat layering, finishing with a layer of eggplant and zucchini.

  7. Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

  8. Meanwhile, make the sauce: Stir milk, flour, and butter for together in a small saucepan; bring to a low boil, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth. Season with nutmeg and black pepper. Remove from heat, cool for 5 minutes, and stir in beaten egg.

  9. Pour sauce over vegetables and top with Parmesan cheese. Continue baking, uncovered, until sauce is bubbly and top is lightly brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories240
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
12g
15%
Saturated Fat
6g
32%
Cholesterol
58mg
19%
Sodium
426mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
26g
9%
Dietary Fiber
5g
17%
Total Sugars
9g
Protein
10g
Vitamin C
17mg
87%
Calcium
241mg
19%
Iron
2mg
12%
Potassium
785mg
17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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