Brunch

Vegetarian Moussaka is for Dinner.

Vegetarian Moussaka takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Vegetarian Moussaka takes 45 minutes to cook.

Vegetarian Moussaka makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Vegetarian Moussaka are:

2 small eggplants
3/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 package of veggie ground round (170g)
1 onion chopped
ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (or 1/8 for a milder taste)
2 canned tomatoes chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 whole eggs
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon soy flour or white flour
1 cup of 2% milk or 3.25% milk
1/4 teaspoon salt ( Bechamel sauce)
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper (Bechamel sauce)

Here is how you make Vegetarian Moussaka:

Vegetarian MoussakaMakes 6, 2-cup servings.Peel eggplants and cut into thick slices. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and set aside for 15 minutes. Wash off excess salt and drain. Spray a dash of light cooking spray onto a skillet and add the eggplant slices and fry until lightly browned on both sides. Spray frying pan with light cooking spray and heat the veggie round. Add the onions and fry until soft and golden. Season with remaining salt (1/4 tsp), pepper and cinnamon. Add tomatoes, parsley and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Sprinkle 1/2 the breadcrumbs into a cooking pan that has been coated with a light cooking spray and cover with half of the veggie round mixture. Add 1/2 the eggplant slices. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the grated cheese. Repeat with layers of remaining veggie round, eggplant and 1/2 the remaining cheese. Beat the egg yolks in a bowl. Beat in a few TABLESPOONS of hot Bachamel sauce at a time (very important to add in the Bachamel sauce VERY slowly). Pour sauce over the dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until crust is crisp and brown. Serve with yogurt and a salad.Bachamel SauceMelt the butter, stir in the flour and cook over low heat for 1 minute. Add the milk and gradually, stirring with a wire whisk, to form a smooth medium thick sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IAMANA.

The nutritional information for Vegetarian Moussaka is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 174.7

• Total Fat: 5.8 g
• Cholesterol: 72.2 mg
• Sodium: 710.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 20.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
• Protein: 12.5 g

The dietary needs meet for Vegetarian Moussaka is Vegetarian