HP – Aubergine and Lentil Vegetarian Moussaka
- Updated on Sep 16, 2022
HP – Aubergine and Lentil Vegetarian Moussaka
This healthy high protein vegetarian moussaka is a true veggie delight with Greek soul and full of flavour and texture!
Servings:2
Calories:562kcal
Ingredients
- 9 oz eggplants (without the base)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ white onion (diced)
- 2 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp oregano, dried
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 can tomatoes, diced (1 can = 400g)
- 1 â…“ cup lentils (canned or cooked)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- ¾ tsp salt (plus more for salting eggplants)
- 1 ½ tsp sugar
- 4 oz low fat mozzarella (grated)
- 3.5 oz focaccia (or fave bread)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F, 200 C.
- Cut the eggplant into 3mm-5mm slices. Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Allow to rest.9 oz eggplants
- Meanwhile, in an ovenproof medium-large pan (a frying pan, for example), heat the olive oil over medium heat.1 tsp olive oil
- Now add cinnamon powder, oregano, bay leaf, and tomato puree. Mix and cook for 1 minute.1 tsp oregano, dried, ½ tsp cinnamon, 1 bay leaf, 1 tbsp tomato puree
- Add onion and garlic, cook until softened. Add diced tomatoes, cooked lentils, soy sauce, water, salt and sugar. Take it to a boil and then simmer for 8 minutes, the sauce should be consistent and thick.½ white onion, 2 clove garlic, 1 can tomatoes, diced, 1 ⅓ cup lentils, 1 tbsp soy sauce, ¼ cup water, 1 ½ tsp sugar
- Take the eggplant slices and remove the salt by washing them well with water. Place half the eggplant slices into the sauce, pushing them so they sink to the bottom and create a base (you shouldn’t be able to see their surface). Then add the remaining eggplants on top to create the second layer.
- Take the pan to the oven and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, sprinkle grated mozzarella on top and take back for another 10 minutes. During the last few minutes turn the broiler on to brown the top.4 oz low fat mozzarella
- Add your focaccia (or other chosen bread) for the required time3.5 oz focaccia
- Take out and serve immediately. You can also cool this and reheat it in the oven.
NOTES
Looking for more healthy ideas?
High Fibre Avocado Citrus Salad
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Hot & healthy Vegan Pasta Arrabiata
High Protein Silken Tofu Omelette with Eggs
Hearty & Healthy Lentil Quinoa Salad
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
HP – Aubergine and Lentil Vegetarian Moussaka
Amount per Serving
Calories
562
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
36
mg
12
%
Sodium
2047
mg
89
%
Potassium
1335
mg
38
%
Carbohydrates
78
g
26
%
Fiber
19
g
79
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
616
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
28
mg
34
%
Calcium
582
mg
58
%
Iron
8
mg
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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