Must-make moussaka

Must-make moussaka

An easy version of the classic Greek dish moussaka, cheesy and comforting...

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Low-fat

Method

  1. Heat the grill to high. Brown the beef in a deep ovenproof frying pan over a high heat for 5 mins. Meanwhile, prick the aubergine with a fork, then microwave on High for 3-5 mins until soft. Mix the yogurt, egg and parmesan together, then add a little seasoning.
  2. Stir the tomatoes, purée and potatoes in with the beef with some seasoning and heat through. Smooth the surface of the beef mixture with the back of a spoon, then slice the cooked aubergine and arrange on top. Pour the yogurt mixture over the aubergines, smooth out evenly, then grill until the topping has set and turned golden.
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Making it perfect

Softening the aubergine in the microwave cuts down the amount of oil that's usually soaked up when frying the aubergine for this dish. Remember to prick holes in it first so that it doesn't explode!

Per Serving

342 kcalories, protein 41g, carbohydrate 25g, fat 9 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 4g, sugar 6g, salt 0.97 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2006.

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  • Binder photo Jan

    04 September 2009

    Jan commented on this recipe

    I liked the combinations of flavours but didn't like it cooked in pan better in oven.

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  • 17 September 2009

    Lindsey rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Enjoy this, but felt it was lacking a little something. Wont make too often as my husband isn't a fan of aubergines.

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  • 21 September 2009

    amandaj commented on this recipe

    delicious, easy to make and microwaving the aubergine to cook it is a great idea. loved it

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  • 11 October 2009

    manor11 rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    It was ok, don't think I'll be doing again

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  • 11 October 2009

    wandaXmaximoff rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Made this today - in fact finished eating about half an hour ago - and it was beautiful. Hubby asked me to make it again next week. I added about a cup of redwine, a few dashes of Worcester Sauce and a beef stock cube to the mince and tinned tomatoes mix, and it really added a depth of flavour to the meal.

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  • 18 November 2009

    JulieJ rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    well worth making

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  • 22 January 2010

    Mimi Keswick rated this recipe

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  • 21 February 2010

    Svanna rated this recipe

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  • 25 February 2010

    amandaj rated this recipe

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  • 18 March 2010

    Hannah Somerville rated this recipe

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  • 12 April 2010

    Retha rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Fantastic recipe! Very tasty and low fat too - now I can eat Moussaka more often!

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  • 24 April 2010

    bingonation rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I've just made this for tea and it's absolutely delicious and so easy to make! We used lamb instead of beef and normal tomatoes, i think next time i'll try and get ones with garlic and herbs because it lacked a little something, even though i added garlic and oregano. still fab though!

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  • 01 May 2010

    nab1307 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    A really simple recipe to follow. I too pre-cooked the aubergine in the oven. Added a bit of extra Parmesan and grated nutmeg prior to putting under the grill. A great result.

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  • 27 May 2010

    Aims818 rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    really niice!! easy to make and taste grd!

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  • 31 May 2010

    Kate rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I adapted it slightly after reading the earlier feedback comments. Firstly I baked the aubergine in the oven and then drained it on kitchen paper. I am not keen on microwave cooking and don't have a microwave anyway. I cooked the meat sauce on the hob but then layered it in a dish with thin slices of potato and topped it with greek yoghurt with egg beaten in. I grated parmesan over the top. I then finished it off in the oven for about 20 mins. I will do it again but will pre cook the potatoes slightly. This time I tried to get away with slicing them very thinly but they were slightly too firm. it made 2 portions so I will eat the rest tomorrow.

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  • 04 June 2010

    Lexi commented on this recipe

    I found the recipe easy and added sauteed garlic, red onions, mushrooms and oregano before layering with the augergines and yoghurt/cheese mixture. I topped it with halloumi and sliced beef tomatoes, and then sprinkled a dusting of cayenne and some black papper, and put the little pot of love into a halogen oven. It looks too nice to serve up... I think I will stare at it a little while longer........

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  • 04 June 2010

    lglad rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    i was impressed with how easy it was to make this recipe but my advice for making it again is use frozen aubergines or grill them as the dish was little watery and when i make it again im going to use lamb mince as this gives more flavour might be more fatty but adds to taste

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  • 19 June 2010

    mummy field commented on this recipe

    wow what a lovely easy recipe. i hate cooking so the easier the better. i added a bit of veg, used italian herbs and used lamb mince. served with pitta bread. the sauce is great and i'll use it with other things a lot easier than a cheese sauce and tastier.

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  • 26 July 2010

    chataign rated this recipe

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  • 14 August 2010

    Ms_Scarlett rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Bit bland is you make it exactly as per the recipe, but chuck in a little bit of herbs and spices and it's a killer mid-week dinner. We eat it all the time! Def agree it's better with minced lamb in the bottom, and I'd recommend adding 1tbsp of red wine vinegar, more mixed herbs, nutmeg and a pinch of mild chilli powder to it to jazz it up a bit. I also add a pinch of nutmeg to the eggy topping mixture, as well as LOTS of salt and pepper.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 20 mins

Low-fat

Easy version of the Greek classic

Ingredients

  • 500g pack lean minced beef
  • 1 large aubergine
  • 150g pot 0% Greek yogurt
  • 1 egg , beaten
  • 3 tbsp parmesan , finely grated
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes with garlic and herbs
  • 4 tbsp sun-dried tomato purée
  • 400g leftover boiled potatoes (or 350g/12oz uncooked weight boiled)
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Per Serving

342 kcalories, protein 41g, carbohydrate 25g, fat 9 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 4g, sugar 6g, salt 0.97 g

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