Vegan Moussaka
Course: MainCuisine: GreekDifficulty: MediumServings
6
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
30
minutesCalories
400
kcalIngredients
- For base
3 large eggplants
2 pounds potatoes, peeled
olive oil to brush
sea salt & pepper to sprinkle
- For Lentil Mixture
3 cups of cooked lentils
2 cups tomato purée
1 cup chopped tomatoes
2 bay leaves
1-2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
pinch of cinnamon
sea salt & pepper to taste
- For Béchamel Sauce
2 cups plant-based milk
3 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. nutritional yeast flakes
2 tbsp. vegan butter
Sea salt & pepper to taste
pinch of nutmeg
vegan cheese to taste (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 390° F/200° C. Prepare 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Slice eggplant, lengthwise into 4 pieces. Cut potatoes into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place all slices, in a single layer, on baking sheets and brush lightly with some olive oil, sprinkle with salt & pepper. Bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly brown.
- Heat tbsp. olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion & garlic and sauté for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, all spices, and salt & pepper to taste. Add cooked lentils and let simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
- To make béchamel sauce, add plant-based milk to a pan/skillet. Mix in cornstarch, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper, and whisk. Add vegan butter and bring mixture to a boil.
- Let simmer on low heat for a few minutes until it thickens. Whisk continuously. Remove from heat.
- Grease a 13″x9″ or larger baking dish. Place half of potato and eggplant slices at bottom of baking dish. Top with lentil mixture, followed by remaining potato/eggplant slices. Pour béchamel sauce on top and spread evenly. Top with vegan cheese to taste (optional).
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Garnish with fresh herbs. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t want to make béchamel sauce, just top your moussaka with mashed potatoes.
