How does this Greek Vegan Moussaka recipe incorporate traditional Mediterranean flavors?
Greek Vegan Moussaka Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 large eggplant, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup vegan parmesan cheese
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large pan, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Add the diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Meanwhile, spread the sliced eggplant and potatoes on separate baking sheets. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and set aside. Increase the oven temperature to 400°F.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs and vegan parmesan cheese in the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer half of the potato and eggplant slices on top of the breadcrumbs.
- Spoon half of the tomato sauce over the vegetables.
- Add the remaining potato and eggplant slices and pour the rest of the sauce over the top.
- Bake the moussaka in the oven for 30 minutes.
- While the moussaka is baking, prepare the béchamel sauce by whisking together almond milk, cornstarch, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil stirring constantly until thickened.
- Remove the moussaka from the oven and pour the béchamel sauce over the top. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Bake the moussaka for an additional 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let the moussaka cool down for a few minutes before serving.