Healthy Moussaka Recipe | Minced Lamb with Aubergine/Eggplant Recipe | 518 calories

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bechamel sauce

🥗Healthier: cauliflower puree

💰Cheaper: milk + flour

Cauliflower puree offers a lighter option, while a simple milk and flour mix is cost-effective.

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while vinegar is a budget-friendly alternative.

Slice eggplant and sprinkle with salt; let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture.

Rinse and pat dry the eggplant slices.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté eggplant until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.

In the same skillet, add more olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste, red wine, cinnamon, and nutmeg; simmer for 10 minutes.

Layer sliced potatoes at the bottom of a baking dish; add a layer of sautéed eggplant.

Spread the beef mixture over the eggplant layer.

Top with remaining eggplant slices and pour bechamel sauce over everything.

Sprinkle grated cheese on top.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-60 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

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