Moussaka with Griddled Courgettes

A traditional Greek lamb and aubergine bake layered with cheese sauce, served with lemony charred courgette ribbons.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 672.1 kcals 4032.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 24.6 grams 147.6 grams
Fat 47.6 grams 285.6 grams
Protein 36.4 grams 218.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
Butter
Unsalted
200
ml
Milk
Heated
2
piece
Eggs
Free-range, beaten
75
g
Cheddar
Grated
75
g
Mozzarella
Grated
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Juice only
GrainsCereals
Liquids
150
ml
120
ml
Meat
600
g
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
Crushed
1
tsp
Cumin
Ground
1
tsp
Cinnamon
Ground
1
tsp
Oregano
Fresh
2
tbsp
Mint
Chopped, fresh
1
pinch
Nutmeg
Freshly grated
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
2
tbsp
Mint
Fresh, for courgettes
OilsFats
88.7
ml
Olive Oil
Divided for frying
59.1
ml
Olive Oil
For courgettes
Vegetables
4
piece
Aubergines
Sliced
1
piece
Onion
Large, chopped
400
g
Tomatoes
Tinned, chopped
4
piece
Courgettes
Small, cut into ribbons

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Fry sliced aubergines in 4 tablespoons of olive oil for 2-3 minutes and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Sauté chopped onion and garlic in remaining oil until softened.
  • Add lamb mince and cook for 5 minutes until browned.
  • Stir in tomatoes, cumin, cinnamon, oregano, and red wine while breaking up tomatoes.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of mint and lamb stock, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Layer the meat sauce and fried aubergines in a baking dish.
  • Melt butter, stir in flour for 1 minute, and whisk in hot milk until thickened.
  • Stir in eggs, nutmeg, and half the cheeses until smooth.
  • Pour cheese sauce over the lamb and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  • Griddle oiled courgette ribbons until charred and mix with lemon juice and more mint.
  • Serve moussaka slices with the prepared courgettes.