VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA

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A vegetarian take on a Mediterranean classic, this eggplant-based dish is topped with a thick Parmesan béchamel sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 eggplant (1 lb.), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pkg. (12 oz.) frozen BOCA Veggie Ground Crumbles
1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves
2 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 cups milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat broiler.
  • Brush both sides of eggplant slices with 2 Tbsp. oil; place in single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Broil, 4 inches from heat, 5 to 7 min. on each side or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir onions and garlic in remaining oil in large skillet on medium heat 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add next 5 ingredients; stir. Cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Place eggplant slices in single layer on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with veggie crumbles mixture.
  • Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add flour and pepper; cook and stir until mixture begins to bubble. Gradually stir in milk. Add eggs; cook and stir until sauce is thickened. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in cheese; pour over ingredients in baking dish.
  • Bake 40 to 45 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

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