Deconstructed Eggplant Moussaka
1 Hr(s) 20 Min(s)
45 Min(s) Prep
35 Min(s) Cook
Healthy Living
Construct a delicious Deconstructed Eggplant Moussaka for dinnertime tonight! Sprinkle your baked eggplant moussaka with parsley for a perfect finish.
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4 servings
Original recipe yields 4 servings
1 eggplant (1 lb.)
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley, divided
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Let's Make It
1
Heat oven to 375°F.
2
Cut eggplant lengthwise in half. Scoop out eggplant flesh, leaving 1/2-inch-thick shells; coarsely chop flesh.
3
Cook chopped eggplant and onions in nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 5 min., stirring frequently. Add meat; cook until evenly browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato and basil sauce; bring to boil, stirring frequently. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in cinnamon and 3 Tbsp. parsley.
4
Place eggplant shells, cut sides up, on rimmed baking sheet; fill with meat mixture. Top with Alfredo sauce and cheese.
5
Bake 30 to 35 min. or until eggplant mixture is heated through and cheese is lightly browned. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Substitute
Prepare using ground chicken.
Tip 2
Substitute
Substitute dried oregano leaves for the cinnamon.
Tip 3
Nutrition Bonus
Enjoy this delicious, yet low-calorie, twist on a traditional dish that's a great way to use eggplant.
Nutrition
Calories
220
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg
13%
Sodium 660mg
29%
Total Carbohydrates 18g
7%
Dietary Fiber 5g
18%
Sugars 10g
20%
Protein 15g
30%
Vitamin A
15%
Vitamin C
10%
Calcium
15%
Iron
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
4 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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