Egyptian moussaka

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils provide a plant-based protein alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: dairy-free cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

bechamel sauce

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + flour

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Cut eggplant into round slices.

Fry eggplant slices in vegetable oil until golden brown.

Prepare a mixture of cooked ground meat with tomato sauce, onion, and garlic.

Layer tomato sauce in the bottom of the baking pan.

Add a layer of fried eggplant over the tomato sauce.

Add a layer of the cooked ground meat mixture over the eggplant.

Add a second layer of fried eggplant on top of the meat mixture.

Cover the final layer with more tomato sauce.

Place the dish in the oven at 200°C (392°F) for about 25 minutes.

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