Moussaka (Vegetarian Eggplant And Cheese)

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This Jewish-style moussaka does not have meat since the kosher laws prohibit mixing meat and milk together. The result is a complete vegetarian dish with considerable dimension.

90 minutes Prep: 60 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

278 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	pounds	eggplant	stems removed
2	teaspoons	salt
1/4	cup	corn oil
4	each	garlic	cloves, chopped fine
1/2	cup	tomato sauce
6	ounces	tomato paste
1 1/2	cup	water
2	large	eggs	beaten
1/2	pound	mozzarella cheese	grated

Directions

Cut each eggplant lengthwise into 3 equal slices. Sprinkle with the salt and let stand for 20 minutes. Dry the slices on paper towels to absorb the liquid that accumulates. Set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a pan and stir-fry the garlic over moderate heat until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water and mix well. Simmer the sauce over low heat until it becomes thickened, about 15 minutes.

Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet. Dip the eggplant slices into the beaten eggs and fry over moderate heat for 2 minutes. Fry all the eggplant slices this way.

Assemble the moussaka in this manner: Put a layer of eggplant in a heatproof glass or metal baking dish. Cover with about 1/2 cup of the cooked tomato sauce. Sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons of the grated cheese. Cover this with another layer of eggplant, then sauce, then cheese. The last layer (there should be three) ends with the cheese.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1/2 hour.

Serve warm. Serves 6 with spaghetti or other dishes.

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Sounds yummy ^^
5 months ago by HeavenlyXDemonic

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 335g

Amount per Serving

Calories 278 56% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.0g	27%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	28%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 95mg	32%
Sodium 1083mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 19.0g	6%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	28%
Sugars 9.0g
Protein 15.0g	30%

Vitamin A	17%		Vitamin C	25%
Calcium	35%		Iron	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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