Super Moussaka
Delicious vegetarian hand prepared meal.
Recipe Summary Super Moussaka
This is really good moussaka that only needs a green salad or some whole-grain bread to round it out. You can replace the basil with parsley if you like; the important thing is to use FRESH herbs.Ingredients | Aubergine Moussaka Vegan5 cups water1 teaspoon salt2 ½ cups bulgur1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds2 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 cups milk½ cup chopped fresh basil1 pinch ground nutmegsalt and pepper to taste3 ½ cups peeled roma (plum) tomatoes1 egg, beatenDirectionsPreheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).In a large saucepan, bring the water and the 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add the bulgur, cover the pan. Remove the pan from the heat and let the bulgur sit for 10 minutes.Lay the eggplant slices on one or two lightly greased baking sheets. Bake them in the oven for 15 minutes or until the eggplant has softened but is not browned. Remove the eggplant from the oven, and lower the temp to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).While the eggplant is baking, make the bechamel sauce: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic, and cook it , stirring often for 1 minute. Add the flour, and stir constantly for 1 minute. Slowly add the milk, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking well after each addition. Simmer the mixture, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.Sprinkle the basil, nutmeg, salt and pepper into the saucepan of bechamel sauce.Spoon the bulgur into a 9x11 inch casserole dish, and pat the bulgur down well. Lay the eggplant slices on the bulgur, overlapping them in rows.Squeeze the tomatoes through your hands to break them up, and spread the broken tomatoes and their juice over the eggplant.Gradually pour the bechamel sauce into the beaten egg, whisking constantly. Pour the sauce over the tomatoes.Bake the moussaka, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Slice it as you would lasagna, and serve.Info | Aubergine Moussaka Veganprep: 40 mins cook: 1 hr total: 1 hr 40 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan
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