Classic Moussaka - Vegan Recipe Club

Ingredients

• Aubergines
• 6 aubergines, cut into 1cm slices
• Sprinkling of salt
• Olive oil
• Filling
• 2 onions, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, finely diced
• ½ tsp dried or fresh oregano, stalks removed and finely chopped
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 500g/17.5 oz vegan mince
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 2 x 400g/14 oz tins chopped tomatoes
• 150ml/⅔ cup vegan red wine
• 150ml/⅔ cup vegan stock
• 1 tbsp vegan syrup (eg maple or agave)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Béchamel
• 4 tbsp vegan butter
• 4 tbsp plain flour
• 400ml/13.5 fl oz unsweetened plant milk
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• Pinch of ground or fresh nutmeg, grated
• 1-2 tsp salt, to taste
• 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 2 tsp egg replacer power (optional)
• Topping
• 200g/7 oz vegan cheese, grated
• Sprinkling of vegan Parmesan (optional)