HEALTHY MOUSSAKA
Love Greek Moussaka but find it a little heavy? Try my slimmed down Moussaka Recipe which is lighter in calories, incredibly delicious and still tastes authentic.
Provided by Lucy Parissi | Supergolden Bakes
Categories Main Course
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Lightly spray a pan or casserole with olive oil or low calorie cooking spray. Add the onions and garlic for cook over low heat, stirring, for five minutes.
- Add the minced beef, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon. Brown the meat for a few minutes until nicely coloured.
- Stir in the salt, sweetener (I used Sukrin Gold), thyme, cinnamon, cloves and bay leaf.
- Add the tomato puree (paste), passata, soy, fish and Worcestershire sauces.
- Stir in the beef stock and bring to a simmer. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until the sauce is thick and all the liquid has cooked down.
- Discard the bay leaf. Taste the sauce and season with salt (if needed) and pepper.
- While the meat sauce is bubbling away, slice the aubergine either widthways as I have done or in rounds. The slices need to be about 1 cm thick or a little thinner. Season with salt and spray with a little olive oil or low calorie cooking spray such as Fry light.
- Pan fry the aubergine on a griddle pan for 3-4 minutes per side. Alternatively heat the grill (broiler) to high. Place the slices on a baking tray and cook for 8-10 minutes per side until soft - watch they don't burn! Set the aubergine aside on paper towels while you make the topping.
- Heat the low calorie spread (such a s Flora Light) in a pan and then add the flour to make a paste (roux).
- Stir in the Greek yoghurt and feta cheese. Mix until the sauce is well blended and smooth.
- Take the pan off the heat and add the beaten eggs, mixing quickly so they don't scrabble. Season well with salt, pepper and a pinch freshly grated nutmeg.
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350. Add a layer of meat sauce over an ovenproof baking dish (measuring at least 30x19cm /10 cup capacity) and pack it down.
- Add a little of the sauce and layer with the aubergine slices.
- Repeat with another layer of meat, a little sauce and more aubergine.
- Top with the remaining cheese sauce and scatter with the grated Parmesan.
- Bake for 45 minutes then leave the moussaka to rest for at least 15 minutes or longer.
- Cut into slices and serve with a green salad on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 6776 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HEALTHIER MOUSSAKA
Healthier Moussaka is a delicious lower calorie version of the classic Greek dish. It's still rich-tasking but light and healthy. Ideal if you're weight conscious.
Provided by Neil
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 190C.
- Line a large baking tray with foil and spray it with the olive oil spray. Arrange sliced aubergine in a single layer on the baking tray, spray with cooking spray, grate some salt over, and roast in oven for 10 minutes. Turn the sliced aubergines over and roast for a further 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, Whilst the aubergine is roasting, heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat, then add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes then add the meat and cook until meat is browned, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently and breaking it up as it cooks. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Stir in the tomatoes, tomato puree, oregano, cinnamon, cumin and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Spray an ovenproof casserole dish with the cooking oil spray.
- Arrange half of the roasted aubergine slices in the bottom of the casserole dish. Spread the meat mixture over the aubergine slices and press down to flatten. Then cover the meat mixture with the remaining aubergine slices.
- Whisk the eggs and yogurt together and pour over the top of the moussaka. Sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake in oven for 15 - 20 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
- Remove from oven and allow the moussaka to slightly cool and set. Cut into 6 portions and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Sodium 299 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LOW-FAT MOUSSAKA
A rich and comforting Greek classic without the calories, what's not to love?
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 55m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the peppers gently in a large non-stick pan for about 5 mins - the water from them should stop them sticking. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more, then add the beef, breaking up with a fork, and cook until brown. Tip in the lentils, half the oregano, the passata and a splash of water. Simmer for 15-20 mins until the lentils are tender, adding more water if you need to.
- Meanwhile, heat the grill to Medium. Arrange the aubergine and tomato slices on a non-stick baking tray and brush with the oil. Sprinkle with the remaining oregano and some seasoning, then grill for 1-2 mins each side until lightly charred - you may need to do this in batches.
- Mix half the Parmesan with the yogurt and some seasoning. Divide the beef mixture between 4 small ovenproof dishes and top with the sliced aubergine and tomato. Spoon over the yogurt topping and sprinkle with the extra oregano, Parmesan and nutmeg. Grill for 3-4 mins until bubbling. Serve with a salad, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
LOW FAT HEALTHY MOUSSAKA
Make and share this Low Fat Healthy Moussaka recipe from Food.com.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Meat
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan, fry the eggplant in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden and softened. Remove and set aside.
- Heat a little oil in a separate saucepan and fry the onion, mushrooms and pepper for 5 minutes, until softened. Remove and set aside.
- Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring continuously, until browned. Return the onion mixture to the pan and stir in the garlic paste, tomato paste, tomatoes and herbs along with the Worcestershire sauce.
- Add seasoning to taste and cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Mix the yogurt, egg and most of the cheese together with some seasoning.
- Spoon half the mince mixture into an ovenproof dish.
- Arrange half the eggplant in a layer over the top. Repeat and spread the yogurt mixture over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until golden. Garnish with basil.
LOW-FAT MOUSSAKA
I adapted this from the May 2007 issue of Cooking Light. It was a lot of work, but worth it. There's a lot of flavor without a lot of cheese and fat.
Provided by KLHquilts
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Prepare eggplant: Peel eggplants and slice into 1/2" slices. Lay slices on several layers of paper towels; sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoons salt. Cover with additional paper towels and let stand for about 10 minutes, pressing down occasionally. Lightly coat each slice with cooking spray and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoons black pepper. Arrange slices in a single layer on 2 baking sheets. Bake for 8 minutes at 425; take out and turn slices over, then bake for another 8 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Prepare meat mixture: Heat oil in large nonstick skillet. Add onion, garlic and ground turkey; saute 6-8 minutes, or until turkey is done. Stir in bulgur, mint, pepper, salt, allspice, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat. Simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Prepare topping: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Slowly add milk, stirring with whisk until blended. Add four minced garlic cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cooking 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly with whisk. Pour milk mixture into a food processor. Add feta and nutmeg, process until smooth, then stir in yogurt.
- Assemble: Coat a 13x9 pan with cooking spray. Place half the eggplant slices in bottom of pan, then cover with half the meat sauce. Layer remaining eggplant slices, top with remaining meat sauce. Spoon topping mixture evenly over top. Bake at 425 for 35 minutes.
HEARTY MOUSSAKA WITH LOW-FAT WHITE SAUCE
Categories Beef Potato Tomato Vegetable Bake Low Fat Dinner Casserole/Gratin Ground Beef Zucchini Winter Healthy Potluck Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray 2 large baking sheets with olive oil spray. Arrange eggplant slices and half of zucchini rounds, overlapping slightly, on 1 baking sheet. Arrange potato rounds and remaining zucchini, overlapping slightly, on second baking sheet. Spray vegetables generously with olive oil spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until tender and beginning to brown, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is tender, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons water if mixture seems dry, about 7 minutes. Stir in oregano. Add beef; sauté until brown, breaking up with back of spoon. Add tomatoes with their juices and tomato paste, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon. Simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Mix in 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, egg whites and cinnamon.
- Spray 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with olive oil spray. Sprinkle 1/4 cup breadcrumbs over bottom of dish. Arrange potatoes in prepared dish. Spoon half of beef mixture over. Arrange eggplant slices over. Spoon remaining beef mixture over. Top with all of zucchini, overlapping slightly if necessary.
- Pour warm Low-Fat White Sauce over moussaka. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over. Bake until top is golden brown, about 55 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.
LOW FAT VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA
Am I vegetarian? Nope. But I love veggies, especially when they're fresh. Here's to healthy hearts and full stomachs!
Provided by The Savory Truffle
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place eggplant slices on baking sheets coated with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 450 until tender and somewhat brown (about 7 minutes, flipping them halfway).
- Meanwhile heat olive oil, onions and garlic in a skillet on medium heat. After 5 minutes, add mushrooms, tomatoes, chickpeas, cinnamon, all spice and red wine. Put the lid on and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a 13x9 dish, place on layer of eggplant on the bottom, then spoon half the tomato mixture on top. Repeat layers. There will probably be liquid left in the pan, but that's okay. Just discard it because the flavors are distributed in the veg mixture. However, you may want to reduce the liquid and pour if over the dish. It will just take more time.
- Mix together the yogurt, egg, egg whites, nutmeg and cheese. It won't be completely smooth. Season with salt and pepper to your liking and pour over the tomato mixture.
- Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes, or until the top looks set.
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