Moussaka on the Half Shell Recipe

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Moussaka on the Half Shell
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Directions:

  1. Cut each eggplant in half lengthwise. Hollow out the eggplant halves leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell. Dice eggplant pulp.Toss with flour to coat well.
  2. Sauté eggplant pulp, half at a time in 2 TB. olive oil. Cook until lightly brown. Spread on paper towels to drain. Repeat with eggplant and oil.
  3. Add butter or margarine to skillet, sauté onion, garlic, mushrooms and nuts for 5 minutes. Add lamb and cook until all pink color disappears. Break up lamb with fork as it cooks.
  4. In large bowl combine cooked eggplant and meat, fresh breadcrumbs, tomatoes, salt, oregano and black pepper. Spoon filling into eggplant shells.
  5. Set shells in large baking pan. Pour in water to depth of 1 inch. Cover pan tightly with foil.
  6. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.
  7. Remove foil. Increase heat to 400°F.
  8. Bake 15 minutes longer.
  9. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 872.75 Kcal (3654 kJ)
Calories from fat 517.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.47g 88%
Cholesterol 92.94mg 31%
Sodium 1410.85mg 59%
Potassium 786.36mg 17%
Total Carbs 57.02g 19%
Sugars 14.53g 58%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g 46%
Protein 36.48g 73%
Vitamin C 15.8mg 26%
Iron 5.2mg 29%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 142.49 Kcal (597 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.38g 88%
Cholesterol 15.17mg 31%
Sodium 230.34mg 59%
Potassium 128.38mg 17%
Total Carbs 9.31g 19%
Sugars 2.37g 58%
Dietary Fiber 1.88g 46%
Protein 5.96g 73%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 26%
Iron 0.8mg 29%
Calcium 14.4mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.4
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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