Lentil Moussaka – Lentils.org

Lentil Moussaka – Lentils.org

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A vegetarian version of the Greek classic - eggplants and zucchini are layered with spiced and simmered lentils, mushrooms, and tomatoes and topped with bechamel sauce before being baked.

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
  • 2 cups (500 mL) yellow onion, small dice
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) garlic
  • 2 cups (500 mL) whole red lentils, cooked and drained well
  • 1 lb (500 g) roasted brown mushrooms, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups (500 mL) crushed tomatoes
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) tomato paste
  • 2 cups (500 mL) low sodium beef stock
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) Greek oregano, dried
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon, ground
  • 3 lb (1.5 kg) eggplant, sliced ½ inch lengthwise, grilled until soft
  • 2 lb (1 kg) zucchini, thinly sliced, grilled until soft
  • 6 Tbsp (90 mL) butter, unsalted
  • ½ cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart (1 L) milk
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) nutmeg
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) white pepper, finely ground
  • 3 egg yolks

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