How does the Mediterranean twist on moussaka in this recipe enhance its nutritional value?
The Deliciousness of Greek Vegan Moussaka: A Mediterranean Twist on a Classic Dish
Ingredients:
- 1 large eggplant, sliced
- 1 large zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup vegan butter
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups unsweetened soy milk
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Lightly brush the eggplant and zucchini slices with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until translucent.
- Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the skillet. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the vegan butter over medium heat. Whisk in the all purpose flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the mixture turns golden brown.
- Slowly whisk in the unsweetened soy milk and nutritional yeast. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens.
- Season the tomato sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, layer the eggplant and zucchini slices on the bottom. Pour the tomato sauce over the vegetable layer. Top with the creamy sauce and sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the moussaka is heated through.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.