MOUSSAKA: EGGPLANT CASSEROLE
Greek Moussaka is an eggplant casserole with layers of roasted eggplant and spiced meat sauce, topped with creamy bechamel sauce. Once baked, be sure to allow the moussaka a few minutes to rest before cutting through, the casserole needs to settle so it does not fall apart when you slice into it. More tips in the post and recipe notes.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Entree
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Salt the eggplant. Spread the eggplant slices in one layer and sprinkle with salt. Let set for 30 minutes to "sweat out" its bitterness.
- Turn the broiler of your oven on.
- Prepare a large sheet pan or two and brush with extra virgin olive oil. Pat the eggplant slices dry, removing excess salt, and assemble in one layer on the prepared pan. Brush generously with olive oil.
- Place the sheet pan about 6 inches away from the broiler. Broil the eggplant briefly, turning over so that both sides are softened and golden brown (do not worry if parts of the eggplant are slightly charred, but watch carefully so it doesn't burn). Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Prepare the meat sauce. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. Cook the onions on medium heat until they turn slightly golden brown, stirring regularly (about 5 minutes). Now add the ground lamb. Cook the lamb until fully browned, tossing regularly. Drain the lamb from any excess fat and return to the skillet. Add the dried oregano, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, and hot paprika. Stir to coat the meat with the spices. Add the wine and boil for 1 minute to reduce. Stir in the canned tomatoes, sugar, and broth. Simmer over medium-low heat for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oven to 350 degrees F and work on the bechamel.
- Make the bechamel. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden (if needed, added a little more olive oil). Gradually add the warmed milk, whisking continuously. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the nutmeg. In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of the hot bechamel mixture with the 2 eggs. Then return all to the pan and stir into the bechamel mixture. Continue to stir or whisk the mixture bringing to a gentle boil for just 2 more minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Remove from the heat and allow to cool and thicken a little more. (You should have a creamy, thick and smooth bechamel sauce.)
- Assemble the moussaka. When ready, lightly oil a 9 ½" x 13" oven-safe baking dish. Layer half the eggplant slices on the bottom. Add the meat sauce and spread well. Add the remaining eggplant slices. Pour the bechamel on top and spread to cover all the eggplant, then sprinkle with the bread crumbs.
- Bake. Bake the moussaka casserole on the center rack of the heated oven for 45 minutes. If you need to, transfer the baking pan to the top rack and broil briefly so that the top of the moussaka gains a nice golden brown color (watch carefully).
- Remove from the heat and let the casserole sit for 10 minutes before cutting through into squares to serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.9 kcal, Sodium 259.4 mg, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 12.3 g, Cholesterol 61.2 mg, UnsaturatedFat 10.5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EASY GREEK-STYLE EGGPLANT RECIPE
All-star eggplant recipe, prepared Greek style! Eggplants cooked to velvety tender perfection with chickpeas and tomato. A perfectly satisfying meatless dinner or side dish. Low-Fat. Vegan. Gluten Free.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Entree
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place eggplant cubes in a colander over a large bowl or directly over your sink, and sprinkle with salt. Set aside for 20 minutes or so to allow eggplant to "sweat out" any bitterness. Rinse with water and pat dry.
- In a large braiser, heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking. Add onions, peppers, and chopped carrot. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly, then add garlic, bay leaf, spices, and a dash of salt. Cook another minute, stirring until fragrant.
- Now add eggplant, chopped tomato, chickpeas, and reserved chickpea liquid. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a rolling boil for 10 minutes or so. Stir often. Remove from stove top, cover and transfer to oven.
- Cook in oven for 45 minutes until eggplant is fully cooked through to very tender. (While eggplant is braising, be sure to check once or twice to see if more liquid is needed. If so, remove from oven briefly and stir in about 1/2 cup of water at a time.)
- When eggplant is ready, remove from oven and add a generous drizzle of Private Reserve EVOO, garnish with fresh herbs (parsley or mint). Serve hot or at room temperature with a side of Greek yogurt or even Tzatziki sauce and pita bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.3 kcal, Sugar 9 g, Sodium 430.5 mg, Fat 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 6.8 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) - MEDITERRANEAN STYLE
This is so simple and quite tasty. I usually serve this warm as a side dish. The serving amount is based on the number of eggplants you use. (I found this recipe on Ethnic Grocer)
Provided by Rise3834
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Trim ends of eggplants and cut into ¼ inch slices.
- Sprinkle with salt and set aside for about 30 minutes.
- Rinse and dry eggplants and brush with oil.
- Grill or broil, turning once, until dark golden brown on both sides.
- Arrange eggplant on a serving dish and just before serving, sprinkle with vinegar, olives, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.
- May be served warm or hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.6, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 81.3, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 2
MEDITERRANEAN EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CASSEROLE
This eggplant dish is from the "1 of a Kind" cookbook of the Junior League of Mobile, AL. I have not made this yet, but I did modify the recipe & add 2 ingredients I thot were a must to make this a classic dish. Altho the ingredient list appears lengthy, 7 are of the spice variety & the rest are common ingredients w/an easy prep. My best advice is strongly resist any temptation to leave out the cinnamon. Enjoy!
Provided by twissis
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare onion, celery, green bell pepper, fresh tomato & black olives in stated quantity as directed & set aside.
- Slice unpeeled eggplant into 1/4" thick slices. Put olive oil in a saute pan & cook eggplant slices (in batches) till just slightly tender. Remove from pan & set aside.
- In the same pan, add onion, celery & bell pepper. Saute till crisp-tender.
- Remove from heat & stir in chopped tomato, black olives, herbs & spices.
- Place 1/3 of eggplant slices in a 9x13" baking dish. Top with 1/3 of veggie/spice mixture & repeat layering 2 more times. Bake 15 minutes.
- While casserole is baking, beat eggs & set aside. In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp olive oil & Parmesan cheese. Mix well & set aside.
- At 15 minutes, remove casserole from oven. Drizzle beaten eggs over surface, let them seep into the veggie mixture & move veggies around gently using a fork to aid this process as required.
- Sprinkle breadcrumb, olive oil & Parmesan cheese mixture evenly over surface & return to oven for 15 min or till breadcrumbs are golden brown. Serve immediately.
- NOTE: While the recipe did not suggest this, IMO this dish is capable of being expanded to a 1-dish meal w/the addition of your cooked grd meat of choice &/or crumbled feta cheese as another option.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.6, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 71.1, Sodium 373.1, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 7.7, Protein 7.5
ARMENIAN EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CASSEROLE
Make and share this Armenian Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Pare and dice eggplant.
- Heat oil in skillet, add onion, green pepper, and eggplant.
- Stir over low heat until eggplant is soft.
- Add tomatoes (may substitute canned Italian solid pear shape tomatoes, drained), salt, and freshly ground pepper.
- Simmer a few minutes.
- At this point you can add basil, chives, parsley, tarragon or oregano to taste.
- Turn into casserole dish and bake at 325 degrees F for 40 minutes.
- Casserole may be served hot or cold, with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 882.6, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 7.8, Protein 2.8
MEDITERRANEAN EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CASSEROLE
Make and share this Mediterranean Eggplant (Aubergine) Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Cheese
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare a cookie sheet with fat free cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix bread crumbs with 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese.
- Beat egg whites with 1/2 teaspoons.
- salt.
- Dip eggplant slices in egg whites, coat with seasoned bread crumbs.
- Place eggplant slices on prepared cookie sheet.
- You will have 2 different batches.
- Spray eggplant slices with cooking spray, set aside.
- In a nonstick skillet heat oil over medium heat, add onion and garlic.
- Cook until softened.
- Add oregano, 1 teaspoons.
- salt and pepper.
- Cook for one minute.
- Add tomatoes, increase heat to high and cook until thickened, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add basil.
- Broil eggplant slices, 1 batch at a time for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until brown.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Layer eggplant slices in a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
- Top with tomato mixture and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and remaining parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered until cheese is bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.6, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 931.7, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 9, Sugar 9.7, Protein 13.2
EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) WITH POMEGRANATE MOLASSES
Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) With Pomegranate Molasses recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Vegetable
Time 39m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Start the preparation the day before serving.
- Preheat the oven to 425F degrees.
- Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil.
- Remove the stem end from each eggplant.
- Slice the eggplants on the bias into 1/2-inch thick ovals.
- Spread the slices on the baking sheet in a single layer and brush with olive oil.
- Bake the eggplants 12 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Using a spatula, transfer the slices, overlapping slightly, to a shallow serving dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the Pomegranate Molasses, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, olive oil, and salt; blend well.
- Drizzle the sauce over the eggplant.
- Top with the mint, parsley and pomegranate seeds.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let stand until ready to serve.
- (Can be refrigerated overnight, but is best served at room temperature.).
LAYERED MEDITERRANEAN MOZZARELLA EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) BAKE
If anyone is searching for an absolute fantastic eggplant recipe, then this is one you will have to try! To save time combine the bread crumb mixture, and fry the onion and garlic ahead of time or even a day ahead. I would suggest to double this recipe, otherwise you might tend to eat the whole casserole yourself LOL... it is that good!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare a cookie sheet and coat with non-stick cooking spray (you might need two sheets for the eggplant slices).
- In a bowl mix bread crumbs with about 1-1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt, pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese).
- In a shallow baking dish or bowl dip the eggplant slices in the egg whites and then coat in the seasoned bread crumb mixture.
- Place the eggplant slices on prepared baking sheet/s and spray the eggplant slices liberally with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a medium frypan heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add in onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Add in oregano, 1 teaspoon salt or seasoning salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- Increase heat to high and add in the chopped tomatoes; cook until thickened (about 10-12 minutes) then remove from heat, add/mix in basil (if you are using dry basil add in with the oregano),.
- Set oven to broil and broil the eggplant slices one pan at a time for 3-5 minutes (per side) until brown.
- Set oven to 400 degrees.
- Layer the eggplant slices in a greased 1-1/2 - 2-quart baking dish.
- Top with the tomato/onion mixture.
- Then top the slices with mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered until cheese is bubbly, about 15 minutes.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 665.8, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 51.6, Sodium 948.4, Carbohydrate 73.5, Fiber 17.4, Sugar 19.8, Protein 32.4
MEDITERRANEAN EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) CAKES
A lovely vegetarian appetizer. I always sweat my eggplants before making this, to remove the bitter juices. I find it has a better flavor that way.
Provided by eatrealfood
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Brush eggplant slices evenly with olive oil.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and tender.
- Remove from oven, and finely dice the eggplant slices.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped eggplant pieces with the garlic, egg whites, parmesan, feta, breadcrumbs, basil and parsley and green onions.
- Add the salt and pepper in quantities at your discretion.
- Mix everything well and place in the refrigerator 20min to firm up.
- (Note: add this stage you may adjust the mixture by adding more breadcrumbs if it does not hold well together).
- Divide the mixture into 6-8 equal portions, and shape into a flattened ball.
- Coat with flour.
- Fry the fritters in shallow oil for 2 mins on either side, till they are golden brown.
- Serve with a salad, lemon wedges and a yoghurt sauce to dip into, if preferred.
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- Sprinkle both sides of eggplant slices with kosher salt and arrange on a large tray lined with paper towels. Leave for 30 minutes to allow the eggplant to "sweat."
- Meanwhile, arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Make the tahini sauce according to this recipe and set aside for now.
- Pat the eggplant slices dry and brush both sides generously with extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Greek EVOO). Arrange eggplant slices on a lightly-oiled baking sheet (make sure to space them out well). Roast in heated oven for 20 minutes, turn over using a spatula and roast for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the eggplant turns golden brown.
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