Moussaka - Tuttle Orchards

Name: Moussaka - Tuttle Orchards
Ingredients: Gather the ingredients for the vegetables.; Using a sharp peeler, partially peel the eggplants, leaving strips of peel about 1-inch wide around the eggplant. Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch slices.; Heat the oven to 400 F. Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly grease with oil.; Add a splash of water to the egg whites and beat them lightly with a fork. Place breadcrumbs on a flat plate.; Rinse the eggplant slices and dry with paper towels. Dip the eggplant slices in the beaten egg whites and then dredge them in the breadcrumbs, coating both sides.; Place breaded eggplant slices on the foil-lined baking sheets and bake for 30 minutes, turning them over once during cooking.; When eggplant is finished cooking, set aside and lower the oven temperature to 350 F.

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Explore traditional Moussaka with layers of eggplant, beef filling, and creamy béchamel at Tuttle Orchards. Perfect for a special dinner or farm visit!

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Ingredients

Gather the ingredients for the vegetables.
Using a sharp peeler, partially peel the eggplants, leaving strips of peel about 1-inch wide around the eggplant. Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch slices.
Heat the oven to 400 F. Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly grease with oil.
Add a splash of water to the egg whites and beat them lightly with a fork. Place breadcrumbs on a flat plate.
Rinse the eggplant slices and dry with paper towels. Dip the eggplant slices in the beaten egg whites and then dredge them in the breadcrumbs, coating both sides.
Place breaded eggplant slices on the foil-lined baking sheets and bake for 30 minutes, turning them over once during cooking.
When eggplant is finished cooking, set aside and lower the oven temperature to 350 F.