What are the traditional ingredients used in a Greek vegan Moussaka?
Mediterranean Delight: How to Make Traditional Greek Vegan Moussaka
Introduction
If you’re looking for a hearty and flavorful vegan dish, look no further than traditional Greek moussaka! This recipe uses potatoes, eggplant, and a rich tomato sauce to create layers of deliciousness that will leave your taste buds singing. And don’t worry – even though it’s vegan, this moussaka will still satisfy your every craving.
Ingredients:
- 2 large potatoes, sliced thinly
- 1 large eggplant, sliced thinly
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can of crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
- 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes or until it has thickened up.
- While the sauce is simmering, layer the sliced potatoes at the bottom of a baking dish. Top with a layer of sliced eggplant, then pour half of the sauce over the vegetables.
- Add another layer of potatoes and eggplant, and pour the rest of the sauce over them. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- While the moussaka is baking, make the béchamel sauce by heating the nutritional yeast, flour, and almond milk in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly until it thickens up (about 5-7 minutes)
- Remove the foil from the moussaka and sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top. Pour the béchamel sauce over the breadcrumbs and return the dish to the oven, uncovered, for another 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Let the moussaka cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Conclusion
There you have it – a delicious, vegan take on traditional Greek moussaka! This hearty dish is perfect for dinner parties or for a cozy night in. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!