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Patlıcan Musakka
Medium 1 hr 7 min~470 kcal 6/10
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Athens Eggplant Moussaka
Eggplant, potato, cinnamon lamb sauce, and bechamel bake into rich Greek layers.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 8~540 kcal🇬🇷 Greek🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 95 min cook
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Timeline
Total 2 h 20 min- Prep45 min
- Cooking1 h 35 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
- 3 adet Eggplants
- 3 adet Potatoes
- 700 gr Ground lamb
- 1 adet Onion
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Tomato puree
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 50 gr Butter
- 50 gr Flour
- 500 ml Milk
- 1 adet Egg
- 60 gr Parmesan
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Instructions
- 1
Slice the eggplants and potatoes into 0.5 cm rounds.
- 2
Soften the eggplants in oil or in the oven for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 3
Brown the ground lamb with the onion for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
Add the tomato puree and cinnamon and cook the sauce for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 5
Cook the bechamel with butter, flour, and milk for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 6
Remove the bechamel from the heat and whisk in the egg and cheese.
- 7
Layer everything and bake at 180°C for 45 minutes.
45 min45:00
💡 Tip: Resting the moussaka for 15 minutes before slicing keeps the layers from collapsing.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Add a lemony arugula salad and a yogurt meze on the side.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~540
kcal calories
28
g protein
30
g carbs
34
g fat
Protein 21%Carbs 22%Fat 57%
GI 41 · Low GIGL 12 · Medium GL
12.9g
Sugar
8g
Fiber
282mg
Sodium
14.7g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
7/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Egg
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Athens Eggplant Moussaka make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Athens Eggplant Moussaka take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 95 minutes; 140 minutes in total.Is Athens Eggplant Moussaka difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Athens Eggplant Moussaka have?
Approximately 540 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 30g, fat: 34g.Which allergens does Athens Eggplant Moussaka contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Egg, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Athens Eggplant Moussaka belong to?
This recipe belongs to Greek cuisine.How many ingredients does Athens Eggplant Moussaka need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.Is Athens Eggplant Moussaka filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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