Moussaka With Rice

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Servings: 2 cups Difficulty: Advanced
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Hearty vegan layered casserole with eggplant, potatoes, and rice in a nutmeg sauce
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Moussaka With Rice

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 cups Calories: 450

Description

This comforting vegan moussaka reimagines the classic Greek dish by layering tender eggplant and potatoes with a flavorful rice and tomato mixture. The base is bound together with a rich, creamy soy milk béchamel seasoned with nutmeg and allspice. It offers a satisfying texture contrast between the soft vegetables and the sturdy rice grains. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a vegetarian potluck main course, this dish captures the warm, aromatic essence of Mediterranean cooking without the meat.

Directions

  1. Wash the rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
  2. Slice the eggplant into rounds and soak them in slightly salted water.
  3. Peel the potatoes and cut them into rounds.
  4. In a pan, combine the drained rice, tomatoes, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add 2 cups of water to the pan and simmer gently until the water has been absorbed.
  6. Dry the eggplant rounds thoroughly and fry them in olive oil until they just begin to turn golden.
  7. Remove the eggplant and set aside.
  8. Fry the potato slices in the same oil until tender and lightly browned.
  9. In a separate pot, heat the ghee over medium heat.
  10. Gradually stir in the flour, then slowly whisk in the soy milk.
  11. Add a pinch of salt, pepper, and nutmeg to the sauce.
  12. Simmer the sauce gently for 1 minute until thickened, then set aside.
  13. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a casserole dish.
  14. Layer the potatoes in the bottom of the dish, followed by a layer of eggplant, and finally the rice mixture.
  15. Space out the allspice berries on top of the rice layer.
  16. Pour the white sauce evenly over the entire casserole.
  17. Bake at 375°F (191°C) for about 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 10mg4%
Sodium 350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 8g
Protein 12g24%

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

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