

Lamb moussaka
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 courgette, 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
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Instructions
- 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)
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Calories 402cal
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Kilojoules 1680kJ
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Protein 34g
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Total fat 19g
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–Saturated fat 7g
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Carbohydrates 20g
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–Sugars 8g
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Dietary fibre 7g
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Sodium 540mg
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Calcium 170mg
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Iron 3mg
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.
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