Description
Keto Moussaka is a healthy layered dish featuring eggplant, ground beef, and a creamy ricotta topping, perfect for those following a low-carb diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Sprinkle the eggplant slices with salt and let them sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in the diced tomatoes, oregano, cinnamon, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix until well blended.
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, layer half of the eggplant slices on the bottom. Spread half of the beef mixture over the eggplant, followed by half of the ricotta mixture. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining eggplant on top.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the final layer.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let the moussaka cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
- Add a layer of sautéed spinach or zucchini for extra vegetables and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg