August 1st, 2013

Rehoboth Eats, Moussaka, Mediterranean, Recipe, So Easy! Gluten Free

So many variations of this Mediterranean dish.  Layers of lamb and eggplant, topped with a Bechamel sauce.  Rainy and somewhat cooler weather, brings this recipe to the table.

MOUSSAKA

2 eggplants, sliced in rounds

Canola Oil

1 onion, chopped

1 lb. ground lamb

2 garlic cloves, chopped

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 large can of crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons all purpose flour (I used a gluten free flour.)

1 1/2 cups of milk, room temperature

1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

Place eggplant slices in a single layer on a foiled lined baking sheet.  Brush both sides with canola oil and seasoned with salt and pepper.  Baked until softened and browned, about 15 minutes.

In a skillet add 1 tablespoon canola oil and cook the onions until they are soft.  Add the lamb, breaking it into small pieces.  Add garlic, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, salt and pepper.  Stir in the tomatoes and simmer until the flavors have combined and the sauce thickens.  It will take about 25 minutes.  Adjust seasonings, if you wish.

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.  Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.  Slowly whisk in the milk.  Season with salt and pepper, add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.  Bring to a simmer, and cook until it thickens.

In a 9 x 9 baking pan place a layer of eggplant.  Spread the lamb mixture evenly over the top.  Place another layer of eggplant on top.

Then, pour the Bechamel sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese.  Bake until browned and you see it bubbling.  This could take about 30 minutes.

Remove from the heat….letting it rest a bit.  Then, Enjoy!!

Note:  Make it your own…more cinnamon, less cinnamon, beef instead of lamb…you know what to do.  If you are choosing to make this recipe gluten free, plenty of sauces and all purpose flours are now on the market.  Please grate your own cheese!!

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One Response to “Rehoboth Eats, Moussaka, Mediterranean, Recipe, So Easy! Gluten Free”

1. Pat Messerknecht says:

   August 1, 2013 at 7:57 pm

   This looks delicious. I love your step by step instructions along with pictures. You make it look easy. A great recipe for this rainy day. Thanks Gloria…