For a full listing of all of my recipes request at moshe.duskis@gmail.com. Click on any recipe. I would like to adapt interesting recipes to ensure kashrut. Questions should always be raised with a competent rabbi or organization. If I miss something, please forgive me. Yours truly, Moshe.

Monday, December 26, 2005

Moussaka Low Carb

4 long narrow eggplants
EVO oil, for greasing pan and brushing eggplant
1 cup chopped onion
1/8 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoon EVO oil
1 1/2 pound ground soy beef
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper, to taste (ground fresh)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon sugar substitute
1 tablespoon butter PLUS
2 tablespoons EVO, for topping
1/2 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 pound Parmesan , freshly grated
6 large eggs or 1 ½ c egg substitute
1/2 cup cream

Peel and slice eggplant into 1/4-inch slices lengthwise. Sprinkle with salt. Place in a colander to drain (about 30 minutes). Rinse and let dry between paper towels. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place eggplant onto well oiled pan. Brush with olive oil. Bake 10 to 15 minutes until tender. Set aside. In a large skillet cook onions in 1/8 cup water, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt until onions are clear. Remove and set aside. In same skillet brown soy beef . Add cooked onions, salt, pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, tomato sauce and 1 tablespoon of EVO. Cook, stirring well. Reduce sauce until almost dry and set aside. Place a layer of eggplant close together in bottom of pan. Top with 1/3 of the grated cheese. Add 1/2 of the soy beef mixture. Spread evenly. Repeat once more and top with eggplant. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese. Beat eggs and cream together well. Spoon entire mixture on top of mousaka wetting cheese. Drizzle top with 2 tablespoons EVO. Bake in 350 degree oven for 50 to 60 minutes until golden brown on top and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and cut into diamonds or squares. Serve warm. This recipe freezes well. Thaw and cut into pieces and reheat.

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