Moussaka Vegan

This Vegan Moussaka is a delightful twist on the traditional Greek dish, featuring layers of eggplant, lentils, and a creamy cashew béchamel. It's hearty, satisfying, and packed with flavor, making it a perfect plant-based meal.

Ingredients

• Eggplant - 1 medium, sliced
• Potato - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Lentils (cooked) - 200 grams
• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
• Diced tomatoes (canned) - 400 grams
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Cashews (soaked) - 100 grams
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 200 milliliters

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Slice the eggplant, potato, and zucchini. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
3. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, and carrot, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the cooked lentils, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5-10 minutes until heated through. Set aside.
5. Rinse the eggplant, potato, and zucchini slices and pat dry. In another skillet, heat the remaining olive oil and lightly sauté the eggplant and zucchini slices until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
6. In a blender, combine soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add salt to taste.
7. In a baking dish, layer half of the potato slices at the bottom, followed by half of the lentil mixture, then half of the eggplant and zucchini. Repeat the layers.
8. Pour the cashew béchamel over the top layer and spread evenly.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from lentils and cashews.
• High in fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes satiety.

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