QUICK MOUSSAKA

Quick Moussaka image

Provided by KatMcCombs

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large eggplant, peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lb ground turkey or 1/2 lb soy crumbles
1 onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley or 1/3 cup fresh parsley
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 ounces feta, crumbled
1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 egg
salt
pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°F.
toss cubed eggplant with 3 tablespoons olive oil and bake for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in large skillet, saute onions and ground beef in 1 tablespoon olive oil until beef is browned and onions transparent.
Add garlic, cinnamon, oregano and salt and pepper and saute for about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and parsley and simmer for about 10 minutes.
In small bowl, combine egg with cheeses.
Place roasted eggplant in bottom of 1.5 quart baking dish. Layer beef/tomato mixture on top.
Spread cheese mixture on top, covering entire dish to the edges.
Broil for 8-10 minutes or until browned in some areas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.4, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 78.8, Sodium 582.4, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 9.3, Protein 13.3