Moussaka
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 25 min. preparation time, 25 min. baking time
Nutrition: Calories ca 278 / Protein 10g / Carbohydr. 24g / Fat 13g
Ingredients (4 servings)
| 200 g | potatoes |
| 250 g | eggplant |
| 100 g | tomatoes |
| 2 | shallots |
| 1 | carrot |
| 1 clove | garlic |
| 5 g | parsley (fresh) |
| 250 g | tofu |
| 2 tbsp | olive oil |
| 400 ml | tomato sauce |
| 0.25 tsp | sugar |
| 50 ml | soy cream |
| 150 ml | bell pepper paste |
| salt | |
| pepper |
Utensils
large saucepan, casserole dish, oven, cooking spoon, cutting board, knife, small bowl
Wine Tip
Sauvignon Blanc, dry, 2012
Sauvignon Blancs convince with their harmoniously integrated acidity along with a pleasant fullness of flavor which is refreshing and fruity-fragrant at the same time.
Step 1
Cut potato, eggplant, and tomato into slices. Finely dice shallots and carrots, mince garlic, and roughly chop parsley. Cut tofu into small cubes.
cutting board, knife
200 g potatoes / 250 g eggplant / 100 g tomatoes / 2 shallots / 1 carrot / 1 clove garlic / 5 g parsley (fresh) / 250 g tofu
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Sauté chopped shallots, garlic, and carrots until translucent. Add tofu and continue to sauté for approx. 3 – 5 min.
large saucepan, cooking spoon
2 tbsp olive oil
Step 3
Add tomato sauce to the saucepan, stir to combine, and season to taste with sugar and salt and pepper. Gently bring to a simmer.
400 ml tomato sauce / 0.25 tsp sugar
Step 4
Stir in chopped parsley and set aside.
Step 5
Preheat oven to 180°C/355°C. In a small bowl, mix together soy cream and bell pepper paste.
oven, small bowl
50 ml soy cream / 150 ml bell pepper paste
Step 6
To assemble the moussaka, place a layer of eggplant on the bottom of a casserole dish. Place potato slices on top of the eggplants and cover with soy cream mixture. Top with tomato slices.
casserole dish
Step 7
Cover the moussaka with the reserved tomato sauce. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C/355°C for approx. 25 – 30 min. until bubbling and lightly brown. Enjoy with a fresh salad on the side.
