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Greek Lentil Moussaka with Béchamel
Roasted aubergine layers with simmered red lentils, topped with béchamel thickened with flour, finished with feta and parmesan.
- 2 whole large aubergines
- 200 g red lentils
- 1 large onion
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 40 g butter
- 40 g plain flour
- 400 ml whole milk
- 100 g feta cheese
- 50 g parmesan cheese
- 2 whole bay leaves
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Add to a shopping listHow the shopping list works →- Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°C. Slice aubergines into 1cm rounds and brush with olive oil. Roast for 20 minutes until golden.
- Step 2
Meanwhile, dice onion and mince garlic. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Step 3
Cook onion for 5 minutes until softened, add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Step 4
Add lentils, tinned tomatoes, tomato puree, oregano, cinnamon, and bay leaves. Simmer 15 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Step 5
For béchamel: melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour and cook 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Step 6
Simmer béchamel for 5 minutes until thickened, then stir in crumbled feta and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 7
Layer half the aubergine in a baking dish, top with lentil mixture, then remaining aubergine.
- Step 8
Pour béchamel over top and sprinkle with grated parmesan.
- Step 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbling. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
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