Assembling Moussaka | Chef Michael Solomonov | Tips & Techniques

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.

Lightly sear the eggplant.

Spread some olive oil in a small teflon pan.

Layer the eggplant in the pan and sprinkle with salt.

Add a layer of canned San Marzano tomatoes, crushing them if necessary.

Sprinkle lentils on top of the tomatoes.

Add a layer of bulgarian feta cheese and kashkabal cheese.

Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used.

Bake in the oven until bubbly and browned.

Prepare tahini sauce by mixing tahini, water, garlic, and lemon juice together.

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