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Cypriot Eggplant and Potato Moussaka

A Cypriot variation of the classic moussaka with a lighter sauce and more vegetables.

60 minutes4 servings
Cypriot Eggplant and Potato Moussaka
Photo: J Doll · CC BY 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice eggplant and potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  3. In a large pan, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in yogurt and season with salt and pepper.
  6. In a separate pan, make a béchamel sauce by melting butter, adding flour, and gradually stirring in milk.
  7. Stir in feta cheese until thickened.
  8. Layer eggplant, potatoes, and tomato-yogurt sauce in a baking dish.
  9. Pour the béchamel sauce over the top.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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