Lamb moussaka

Lamb moussaka

Photographer: Mark O'Meara

This delicious, healthy lamb moussaka recipe, is so easy and quick to make in under 25 minutes, ideal for lunch or dinner. With 4 ½ serves of vegetables, it is high in fibre with an option to make it gluten free.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 25 mins

Ingredients

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1 large eggplantaubergineX, cut into 0.5cm-thick slices
400g lean lamb mince
1 teaspoon fresh or minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 medium courgettezucchiniX, grated, squeezed of excess moisture
2 large red potatoes, skin on, grated, squeezed of excess moisture
400g jar tomato passata
50g crumbled feta
¼ cup grated reduced-fat cheddar
2 cups steamed broccoli florets, to serve

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 220°C. Spray an 18cm x 28cm rectangular baking dish with olive oil and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
Place eggplant in a single layer on the prepared tray. Spray with olive oil and season with cracked black pepper. Bake for 10 minutes, or until just tender.
Spray a large non-stick frying pan with olive oil and set over medium heat. Add lamb mince, garlic and oregano. Cook, stirring, for 2–3 minutes, or until mince is almost browned. Add courgette and potato and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the courgette is softened.
Spread 1 cup of passata in the base of prepared baking dish. Spread over half of the mince mixture and top with half of the eggplant slices. Spread over remaining meat sauce and a final layer of eggplant. Finish with remaining tomato pasta sauce.
Combine feta and grated cheddar and scatter over the dish. Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until golden. Serve moussaka with steamed broccoli.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Check passata is gluten free.

HFG tip

Eggplant slices can also be cooked in a pan and will take 2 minutes each side.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 402 cal

Kilojoules 1680 kJ

Protein 34 g

Total fat 19 g

Saturated fat 7 g

Carbohydrates 20 g

Sugar 8 g

Dietary fibre 7 g

Sodium 540 mg

Calcium 170 mg

Iron 3 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.