Vegan Moussaka

Vegan Moussaka is a hearty, comforting dish that layers roasted vegetables with a rich lentil filling and a creamy béchamel sauce made from cashews. This plant-based twist on the traditional Greek recipe is both nutritious and satisfying, perfect for a delicious breakfast.

Ingredients

• Eggplant - 1 medium
• Zucchini - 1 medium
• Potato - 1 medium
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Yellow onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, grated
• Green bell pepper - 1, chopped
• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
• Cooked lentils - 200 grams
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cashews - 100 grams (soaked in water for 2 hours)
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Plant-based milk - 100 ml

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Slice the eggplant, zucchini, and potato into thin rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
3. Rinse the eggplant, zucchini, and potato, then pat dry with a towel. Toss them in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and roast in the oven for 25 minutes until tender and slightly golden.
4. In a skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
5. Add minced garlic, grated carrot, and chopped green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
6. Stir in the tomato paste, cooked lentils, cinnamon, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes, then remove from heat.
7. In a blender, combine soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and plant-based milk. Blend until smooth to create the béchamel sauce.
8. In a baking dish, layer half of the roasted potato, followed by half of the lentil mixture, then half of the eggplant and zucchini. Repeat the layers.
9. Pour the cashew béchamel sauce over the top layer. Bake for 20 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
10. Let the moussaka cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from lentils and cashews.
• High in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.

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