Lamb Moussaka with Cauliflower Bechamel
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Lamb Moussaka with Cauliflower Bechamel
Tessa
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Category
Mains
Author:
Tessa
Servings
8
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
A beautiful, hearty meal consisting of layers of lamb mince, creamy cauliflower bechamel and grilled eggplant.
Ingredients
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2 tsp olive oil
- 3 small eggplants cut into rounds approximately 1/2 a centimetre thick
- 1 large brown onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 500 g lamb mince
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1 tsp Changing Habits Cinnamon
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1/2 tsp Changing Habits Nutmeg
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1 tsp Changing Habits Rapadura Sugar
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Changing Habits Seaweed Salt to taste
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Cracked Changing Habits Pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tin organic diced tomatoes
- 1 cup filtered water
Cauliflower Bechamel
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1 cauliflower, cut into florets
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2 cups filtered water with 1 tsp Changing Habits Vegetable Stock Powder
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
Topping
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1 cup grated parmesan
Directions
- Season the eggplant with salt and pepper. In a pan over a medium heat, add half of the olive oil and fry the eggplant slices for approximately 10 minutes, turning over halfway through. Transfer the eggplant onto a plate and set aside.
In the same pan, add the rest of the olive oil and the garlic and onion. Fry until soft and fragrant. Turn the temperature up to a medium-high heat and add the lamb mince, salt, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, rapadura sugar, tomato paste, tinned tomatoes and water and mix well. Bring to a boil and then turn down to a medium-low heat and simmer until all of the liquid has absorbed. Stir occasionally.
Cauilflower Bechamel
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.
Place the cauliflower florets, water and vegetable stock in a pot with a lid over a medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and then remove the lid and continue to boil for another 10 minutes until the cauliflower is soft. Drain all liquid and place the cauliflower in a Thermomix or food processor and blitz until smooth. Set aside.
In a small pan over a medium heat, add the butter and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant. Add the cauliflower and parmesan and stir until the parmesan has melted. Set aside.
Assembly
- In a baking dish, spoon a layer of lamb mince on the bottom and then follow with a layer of eggplant and a layer of bechamel. Continue to layer, finishing with the lamb mince on the top. Sprinkle with parmesan and bake for 30 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
