HEARTY MOUSSAKA WITH LOW-FAT WHITE SAUCE

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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

Nonstick olive oil spray
2 12-ounce eggplants, peeled, each cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 pounds medium zucchini, trimmed, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 pound red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 pound lean ground beef sirloin or ground round
1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes in juice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup plain dry white breadcrumbs
2 large egg whites, beaten to blend
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Low-Fat White Sauce
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Mian Shahid Iqbal
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This is the worst moussaka recipe I've ever tried. Don't waste your time.


Saeed Makda
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I've tried this recipe twice now and both times it's been a disaster. I'm giving up.


Mehmood Faysal
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This recipe was too bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of extra seasoning.


Ethan Nel
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my moussaka turned out dry. I think I might have overcooked the eggplant.


BD Muhammad
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I substituted ground turkey for the beef and it was still delicious. This recipe is very versatile.


Anne Aderah
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Yum!


Md Mullick
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This moussaka was easy to make and so flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again!


Paind Malang
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I love that this recipe uses low-fat ingredients without compromising on taste. It's a healthier way to enjoy a classic dish.


Jerrod world Let's go
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing.


Its Rodney
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This was the first time I've ever made moussaka and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was a hit with my friends.


Lerato Kwape
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Bishant Dahal
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This moussaka recipe was a hit with my family! The low-fat white sauce was a great way to lighten up the dish without sacrificing any flavor.


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