Potato moussaka

This low calorie potato moussaka is a tasty midweek dinner the whole family will love, with an easy gluten free option.

Serves: 6

Time to make: 50 mins

Hands-on time: 20 mins

Ingredients

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5 large all-purpose potatoes (750-800g), scrubbed

1 tablespoon oil

500g lean beef mince

2 large onions, peeled, finely chopped

2 tablespoons flour

½ teaspoon each ground cinnamon and allspice (optional)

400g can Italian-seasoned tomatoes

Topping

2 cups unsweetened plain yoghurt

2 large eggs

grated fresh nutmeg

½ cup grated tasty cheese

paprika, to dust

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Instructions

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1 Cut potatoes into 5mm slices. Place in an oven bag and tie bag loosely (or use microwave dish with a close-fitting lid). Microwave potatoes on high (100%) for 6-8 minutes until just tender.

2 Heat oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Add mince and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is soft and mince is lightly brown. Stir in flour and spices (if using) and cook for 1-2 minutes before stirring in tomatoes. Continue cooking, stirring, until mixture boils and thickens. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

3 Preheat oven to 180ºC. Spray a shallow 10-12 cup-capacity ovenproof dish with a little oil and spread with one-third of the potato. Cover with half the mince, one-third of the potato, then the remaining mince. Top with the remaining potato. Press down the top layer of potatoes to flatten.

4 To make topping, whisk all ingredients, except paprika, together. Pour topping evenly over mince mixture then dust the top with paprika. Place dish in oven and bake uncovered for about 30 minutes.

5 Remove from oven and leave to stand for a few minutes before serving as a main meal with cooked green vegetables or a green salad.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free flour and yoghurt, and check your canned tomatoes are a gluten-free brand.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 375 cal

Kilojoules 1570 kJ

Protein 32 g

Total fat 14 g

Saturated fat 6 g

Carbohydrates 30 g

Sugar 9 g

Dietary fibre 4 g

Sodium 260 mg

Calcium 240 mg

Iron 5 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.