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Lentil Moussaka

Servings

4

Serving size

about 2 cups
COOKING TIME
120 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied and makes great leftovers. Multiplying this recipe should be done using additional Pyrex casserole dishes of the same size.

Lentil Moussaka

Ingredients

1 lb. Eggplant, raw
1 spray Spray olive oil
4 tsp. Olive oil (divided)
1 large White onions (diced)
1 cup Green Lentils
1/2 tsp. Ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. Ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. Ground cloves
1/8 tsp. Dried marjoram
1/8 tsp., ground Dried tarragon
1 tsp., leaves Dried basil
1 tsp., leaves Dried oregano
2 tsp. Red wine vinegar
1 tsp.. Honey
1/3 tsp. Salt
2 15 ounce can No salt added canned diced tomatoes
5 cup Water
2 Tbsp. All purpose flour or garbanzo flour
1 cup 2% milk
8 ounces Red potatoes (sliced thinly)
4 ounce Provolone cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Thinly slice the eggplant and place on a cookie sheet lined with non-stick foil. Spray lightly with olive oil and roast for 20 minutes. Turn once during roasting. Remove and let cool.

While the eggplant is roasting, place 2 teaspoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

Add the onions and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir frequently.

Add the lentils, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, marjoram, tarragon, basil, oregano, vinegar, honey, salt, tomatoes, and water.

Stir and reduce the heat. Simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.

While the lentils are cooking, line a 10 inch oblong Pyrex dish with foil.

When the lentils are almost soft, place the remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the flour.

Whisk well and cook the flour for about 1 minute.

Add the milk slowly while whisking. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until thick, whisking continuously.

Place half of the eggplant in a layer at the bottom of the Pyrex dish.

Top with a layer of half of the potatoes.

Add half of the lentil mixture and smooth out into a thin layer.

Add the provolone cheese in a layer.

Add the remaining eggplant and then a layer of the remaining potatoes.

Add the remaining lentil mixture and then top with the white sauce.

Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes covered.

Uncover and cook for another 10 minutes.

Serve.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free garbanzo flour and not all-purpose flour in this dish.

Sodium

This is NOT a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

I was teaching a cooking class at The Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine recently and one of the participants mentioned making moussaka with lentils (we had been working with lentils). Suddenly, I had a craving to make this recipe and it is really delicious. My wife said, “Who needs lamb for moussaka?” and she is an avowed lamb lover.

There are multiple steps to this dish, but each is pretty simple and if you make a double batch, there’s a lot for leftovers.

"Gleaming skin; a plump elongated shape: the eggplant is a vegetable you'd want to caress with your eyes and fingers, even if you didn't know its luscious flavor."

Roger Verge, Chef