Vegan Seafood Moussaka

This Vegan Seafood Moussaka is a delightful twist on the traditional Greek dish, featuring layers of eggplant, a flavorful vegan seafood mix, and a creamy béchamel sauce. It's a comforting and hearty meal that is both satisfying and plant-based.

Ingredients

• Eggplant - 1 medium, sliced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
• Mushrooms - 200 grams, diced
• Seaweed flakes - 2 tablespoons
• Chickpeas - 200 grams, canned and rinsed
• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Nut milk (almond or soy) - 250 ml
• All-purpose flour - 30 grams
• Nutritional yeast - 3 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Breadcrumbs - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Slice the eggplant and zucchini, sprinkle with salt, and let them sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry.
3. In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
4. Add the diced mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
5. Stir in the chickpeas, tomato paste, seaweed flakes, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
6. In a separate saucepan, make the béchamel sauce by heating the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
7. Gradually add the nut milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens, then stir in the nutritional yeast and season with salt and pepper.
8. In a baking dish, layer half of the eggplant slices at the bottom, followed by half of the zucchini slices.
9. Spread the vegan seafood mixture evenly over the vegetables, then add the remaining eggplant and zucchini slices on top.
10. Pour the béchamel sauce over the top layer and sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the surface.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbling.
12. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Contains plant-based protein and essential nutrients.

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