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Easy Moussaka

70 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: cheese$24.00590 cal · 38g protein

Ingredients

  • eggplants2 count
  • ground lamb1¼ lb
  • crushed tomatoes1 can
  • yellow onion1 count
  • garlic3 cloves
  • ground cinnamon½ tsp
  • olive oil4 tbsp
  • plain greek yogurt1½ cups
  • eggs2 count
  • parmesan cheese¾ cup

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 425°F. Slice the eggplants into 0.5-inch rounds, brush with olive oil, season with salt, and roast on two sheet pans for 20 minutes until soft and golden.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile brown the lamb with the onion and garlic for 8 minutes, drain, then add the tomatoes, cinnamon, oregano if you have it, salt, and pepper and simmer 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Whisk the Greek yogurt, eggs, and half the parmesan for a quick creamy topping.

  4. 4

    Lower the oven to 375°F. Layer half the eggplant in a 9x13 dish, then the meat sauce, then the remaining eggplant; spread the yogurt topping over and sprinkle with the rest of the parmesan.

  5. 5

    Bake 25 to 30 minutes until set and golden, then rest 10 minutes before serving. Ground beef works fine if you can't find lamb.

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