Lamb Moussaka
This Lamb Moussaka recipe is a rich, delicious slimming friendly meal for anyone counting calories or following plans like Weight Watchers!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories295
- Carbs18g
- Protein28g
- Fat8g
- Saturates3g
- Sugars8g
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Our Lamb Moussaka is a deliciously rich, slimming friendly meal that’s perfect for anybody counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers.
The traditional version of this classic, Greek dish contains minced lamb, but our recipe uses diced lamb instead – and there’s a good reason! Lamb mince is fairly high in calories and Points as it’s difficult to find lamb mince with a low fat content.
This Lamb Moussaka may take a little bit of time to prepare, but we promise that it’s well worth the effort! We love this dish served with salad or a slice of fresh bread to soak up all of the delicious juices.
What diets is this Lamb Moussaka suitable for?
This Lamb Moussaka recipe is suitable for gluten free diets.
It can be made dairy free as long as you swap out the following ingredients for dairy free versions;
- Fat free natural yoghurt
- Low fat cheddar
You can also make this recipe vegetarian by swapping out the following ingredients for vegetarian alternatives;
- Diced lamb
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Lamb Moussaka?
We’ve used red wine vinegar for an extra depth of flavour: it works really well in lamb dishes and you can find it alongside the regular vinegars in the supermarket.
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How many calories are in this Lamb Moussaka?
There are 295 calories per portion in this Lamb Moussaka, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.
This Lamb Moussaka is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Spray aubergine slices with low calorie cooking spray and grill on both sides.
Step 2
Mist a decent sized pan with low calorie cooking spray then add onions and sauté until they start to soften and colour.
Step 3
Stir in the garlic, tomato puree and the lamb. Cook for a minute or two.
Step 4
Add the red wine vinegar and allow it to reduce slightly.
Step 5
Add the tinned tomatoes, courgettes, sweetener, a pinch of cinnamon, oregano, bay leaf and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, turn the heat down, cover and simmer with the lid on for about 30-40 minutes, until most of the juices have evaporated and the lamb is tender.
Step 6
While this is cooking, make the white sauce.
Step 7
In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, eggs, mustard powder and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 8
Pre heat the oven to 180°C.
Step 9
Place a layer of the lamb mix on the bottom of an oven proof dish.
Step 10
Top with a layer of grilled aubergine then another layer of the lamb mixture.
Step 11
Top with a final layer of aubergine.
Step 12
Pour the white sauce over the top, making sure there are no gaps.
Step 13
Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top, then cook for 30 – 40 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown.
Step 14
Remove from the oven and allow to stand for a few minutes before serving.
What could I serve with this Lamb Moussaka?
This Lamb Moussaka is such a beautifully indulgent meal and we love it served with the following dishes:
How do you know when this Lamb Moussaka is cooked?
You should cook your Lamb Moussaka for around 30-40 minutes or until the cheese is is golden brown and crisp.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep this Lamb Moussaka in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Lamb Moussaka in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze this Lamb Moussaka?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat this Lamb Moussaka?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and then as above.
You can also reheat this Lamb Moussaka in the oven if you’d prefer. Whichever method you choose, make sure it’s piping hot before tucking in!
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Lamb Moussaka
This Lamb Moussaka recipe is a rich, delicious slimming friendly meal for anyone counting calories or following plans like Weight Watchers!
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Prep Time
20 MINS
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Cook Time
1 HR 20
- KCals 295
- Carbs 18G
Instructions
- Spray aubergine slices with low calorie cooking spray and grill on both sides.
- Mist a decent sized pan with low calorie cooking spray then add onions and sauté until they start to soften and colour.
- Stir in the garlic, tomato puree and the lamb. Cook for a minute or two.
- Add the red wine vinegar and allow it to reduce slightly.
- Add the tinned tomatoes, courgettes, sweetener, a pinch of cinnamon, oregano, bay leaf and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, turn the heat down, cover and simmer with the lid on for about 30 - 40 minutes, until most of the juices have evaporated and the lamb is tender.
- While this is cooking, make the white sauce.
- In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, eggs, mustard powder and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.
- Place a layer of the lamb mix on the bottom of an oven proof dish.
- Top with a layer of grilled aubergine then another layer of the lamb mixture.
- Top with a final layer of aubergine.
- Pour the white sauce over the top, making sure there are no gaps.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top, then cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown
- Remove from the oven and allow to stand for a few minutes before serving.
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