Moussaka With Eggplant and Peppers and Yogurt Bechamel Recipe

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Moussaka With Eggplant and Peppers and Yogurt Bechamel
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Directions:

  1. Place eggplant in a large bowl; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Let stand 30 minutes. Rinse and drain; pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Spoon yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 10 minutes. Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula; cover and refrigerate.
  3. Preheat broiler.
  4. Place half the eggplant slices on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Repeat procedure with the remaining eggplant.
  5. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a broiler pan; flatten with hand. Broil 15 minutes or until blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes; peel.
  6. Place the potato slices on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 7 minutes per side or until golden on both sides.
  7. Arrange potato slices in the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with eggplant slices. Arrange bell pepper halves over eggplant.
  8. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb; sauté 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well; return to pan. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in tomato and next 5 ingredients (tomato through cinnamon stick); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; discard cinnamon stick. Spoon over bell pepper halves.
  9. Preheat oven to 400°.
  10. Lightly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine the olive oil and flour in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring with a whisk. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Combine the drained yogurt and milk. Add the yogurt mixture to flour mixture, stirring continuously; cook until thick (do not boil). Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, dash of nutmeg, and egg yolks.
  11. Spoon the sauce over the lamb mixture; spreading carefully, run a knife around outside edge to allow sauce to run into dish (dish will be very full). Place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 375.57 Kcal (1572 kJ)
Calories from fat 174.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.41g 30%
Cholesterol 91.74mg 31%
Sodium 563.92mg 23%
Potassium 549.05mg 12%
Total Carbs 33.52g 11%
Sugars 15.52g 62%
Dietary Fiber 5.34g 21%
Protein 16.46g 33%
Vitamin C 56.1mg 93%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 20mg 111%
Calcium 132.4mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 92.55 Kcal (387 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.78g 30%
Cholesterol 22.61mg 31%
Sodium 138.96mg 23%
Potassium 135.3mg 12%
Total Carbs 8.26g 11%
Sugars 3.83g 62%
Dietary Fiber 1.32g 21%
Protein 4.06g 33%
Vitamin C 13.8mg 93%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 38%
Iron 4.9mg 111%
Calcium 32.6mg 13%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.3
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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