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VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA RECIPE | JAMIE OLIVER AUBERGINE RECIPES



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I’ve taken the traditional Greek recipe, usually made with lamb, and transformed it into a veggie delight for the lovely Amanda Holden – this dish is one of her favourite foodie memories from her childhood and it’s pretty damn good!

Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 21

15 g dried porcini mushrooms
2 onions
2 cloves of garlic
olive oil
4 sprigs of fresh rosemary
4 sprigs of fresh sage
dried oregano
250 ml red wine
1 x 660 g jar of chickpeas
100 g dried brown lentils
4 fresh bay leaves
2 x 400 g tins of quality plum tomatoes
4 large firm aubergines
800 g potatoes
750 ml semi-skimmed milk
5 black peppercorns
75 g unsalted butter
75 g plain flour
50 g feta cheese
50 g kefalotyri or pecorino cheese
2 large free-range eggs

Steps:

    1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4.
    2. Just cover the porcini with boiling water, then set aside to rehydrate.
    3. Peel and finely slice the onions and garlic, then place in a large pan over a medium-low heat with 1 tablespoon of oil. Strip in the rosemary and sage leaves and add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano.
    4. Roughly chop the porcini (reserving the soaking liquor) and add to the pan, then fry for 10 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally. Turn the heat up to high, then add the wine and let it bubble and cook away.
    5. Stir in the chickpeas (juice and all), lentils and 2 bay leaves. Scrunch in the tomatoes through your clean hands, then pour in the porcini soaking liquor (discarding just the last gritty bit).
    6. Season with sea salt and black pepper, bring to the boil, then simmer on a low heat for 1 hour, or until thickened and reduced, stirring occasionally.
    7. Trim the aubergines and peel with a speed-peeler, leaving a little of the skin to create a stripy effect, then slice into 1cm-thick rounds. Place in a colander, sprinkle with a good pinch of salt and leave in the sink to drain (the salt will draw out the moisture).
    8. Peel the potatoes and slice into rough 1cm rounds, then parboil in a pan of boiling salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and leave to steam dry, then place in a large, deep roasting tray (30cm x 40cm).
    9. Season, drizzle with oil and scatter over 1 heaped tablespoon of dried oregano. Toss well to coat, then roast in a single layer for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden and tender.
    10. Meanwhile, rinse the aubergines and pat dry with kitchen paper, then spread out across a few large roasting trays.
    11. Drizzle with oil, season with pepper and oregano, then roast alongside the potatoes for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
    12. Warm the milk with the remaining 2 bay leaves and the peppercorns in a pan on a medium-low heat – keep an eye on it. Before it boils, strain into a jug, then wipe out the pan and return to a medium heat.
    13. Melt the butter, then stir in the flour to form a paste. Start adding the hot milk, a splash at a time, stirring in each addition before adding more, until you have a smooth, creamy sauce.
    14. Crumble in one-third of the feta and grate in one-third of the kefalotyri, then simmer over a low heat for a further 5 minutes, or until thick and smooth. Leave to cool slightly.
    15. To assemble, spoon half the ragù over the tray of potatoes, then layer half the aubergines on top. Repeat with the remaining ragù and aubergines.
    16. Separate the eggs (saving the whites for another recipe). Whisk the yolks into the sauce, then pour over the aubergines. Crumble and grate over the remaining cheese, drizzle with oil, and bake for 40 minutes, or until golden.
    17. Leave to stand for 30 minutes, then serve. Great with a Greek salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, FatContent 12.6 g fat, SaturatedFatContent 6 g saturated fat, ProteinContent 12.6 g protein, CarbohydrateContent 35.4 g carbohydrate, SugarContent 8.8 g sugar, SodiumContent 1 g salt, FiberContent 5.8 g fibre

VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA RECIPE | FOOD NETWORK



Vegetarian Moussaka Recipe | Food Network image

I had never really cooked hotdish, but my restaurant entered this moussaka in a local hotdish festival, so I think it qualifies! It’s based on a Turkish version of the dish, with French lentils in place of ground meat.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Total Time 3 hours 0 minutes

Cook Time 1 hours 30 minutes

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 medium eggplants (3 to 4 pounds)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 
Kosher salt
2 cups dried French lentils
Vegetable oil, for frying, plus more for the pan
4 large russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick 
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups tomato puree
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Freshly ground pepper
1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
2 cups milk
3 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 large egg yolks
1 cup crumbled sheep’s milk feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Char the eggplants over a gas burner, turning with tongs, 4 to 6 minutes. Let cool, then slice 1/2 inch thick.
  • Arrange the eggplant slices on two baking sheets. Brush with olive oil on both sides and season with salt. Roast until golden and cooked through, 20 to 22 minutes. Set aside.
  • Combine 6 cups water and the lentils in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook until the lentils are tender but not mushy, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  • Fill a large wide pot with 1 inch of vegetable oil. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350˚ F or a piece of bread dropped in turns golden quickly. Working in batches, fry the potato slices a few at a time until golden but not too brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the potatoes to a rack to drain and season with salt.
  • Make the lentil-tomato sauce: Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large wide pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened and starting to brown, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add the cooled lentils and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the tomato puree, tomato paste, 1/2 cup water, the oregano, 2 teaspoons salt and 3 grinds of pepper and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Make the béchamel: Combine the cinnamon stick, milk and heavy cream in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the nutmeg and set aside.
  • In another saucepan, melt the remaining 1 stick butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, 3 to 5 minutes (do not let it brown). Slowly whisk in the heavy cream mixture, bring to a simmer and cook until thick and bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes; remove from the heat. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl, then temper them by whisking in 1 cup of the béchamel; whisk the tempered egg mixture into the remaining béchamel. Season with salt and pepper and add the feta. 
  • Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Oil an extra-large baking dish or roasting pan. Layer half of the eggplant in the bottom of the pan, then pour half of the lentil-tomato sauce on top, spreading it in an even layer. Top with a layer of half of the potatoes and then spread with half of the béchamel. Repeat the layers (eggplant, lentil-tomato sauce, potatoes, béchamel). 
  • Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. (If the top browns too quickly, cover with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.) Let cool, then cut into pieces.

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    1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4.
    2. Just cover the porcini with boiling water, then set aside to rehydrate.
    3. Peel and finely slice the onions and garlic, then place in a large pan over a medium-low heat with 1 tablespoon of oil. Strip in the rosemary and sage leaves and add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano.
    4. Roughly chop the porcini (reserving the soaking liquor) and add to the pan, then fry for 10 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally. Turn the heat up to high, then add the wine and let it bubble and cook away.
    5. Stir in the chickpeas (juice and all), lentils and 2 bay leaves. Scrunch in the tomatoes through your clean hands, then pour in the porcini soaking liquor (discarding just the last gritty bit).
    6. Season with sea salt and black pepper, bring to the boil, then simmer on a low heat for 1 hour, or until thickened and reduced, stirring occasionally.
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    17. Leave to stand for 30 minutes, then serve. Great with a Greek salad.
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