Keto Moussaka Stacks
While not the quickest dish, the rich flavours of this Keto Moussaka will warm you and delight your family or friends. Can be made as individual serves as pictured, or layered into a large casserole dish for a simpler version.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Servings 6 Stacks
Calories 507 kcal
- 2 Eggplants sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
Meat Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 brown onion diced
- 500 grams Lamb mince
- 1 420gram tin of tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 3 whole cloves or 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Bechamel
- 1/2 cauliflower
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons cream or sour cream
- 1 cup tasty cheese grated
Meat Sauce
Meanwhile, in a large frying pan over medium heat, add the olive oil, garlic paste and onion and saute until the onion is translucent.
Add the beef mince and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon until lightly browned.
Add all remaining meat sauce ingredients and simmer for 25 - 30 minutes until quite dry.
Cauliflower Bechamel
While the meat is simmering, preheat the oven to 190C / 374F. Cut the cauliflower into small florets and steam in the microwave for 7 - 8 minutes until soft. Set aside to cool slightly. In a food processor or blender, add the cauliflower, butter, nutmeg and cream and blend until smooth. Set to one side.
Eggplant Layers
Pat dry the salted eggplant to remove excess moisture. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or grill pan and grill for 2 - 3 minutes on each side or until just starting to become soft and set to one side.
To Assemble
Layer the eggplant with mince sauce two form two full layers. Top with cauliflower bechamel and grated cheese and place on a large baking tray lined with foil.
Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until the cheese is golden. Serve immediately.
Calories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 20gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 1448mgPotassium: 675mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 610IUVitamin C: 9.6mgCalcium: 188mgIron: 2.5mg