Low-carb moussaka

If you're following a low-carb diet but still crave the comforting flavors of traditional moussaka, this recipe is for you! Our version of the classic Greek dish is made with eggplant, ground turkey, and a delicious, creamy cheese sauce, all while keeping the carb count low. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to please even the most die-hard moussaka fans. So, fire up your oven and let's get started on this delicious and healthy dish!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Course Lunch and Dinner

Makes 4 servings

Serving Size 2 cups

Net Carbs 13 g

*Net carbs are per serving

Ingredients

Eggplant & Meat Mixture

¼ cup olive oil
1 pound eggplant, chopped into 1/2” cubes (1cm cubes)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon paprika
1 ½ pounds ground turkey, or another ground meat
½ cup tomato sauce
salt and black pepper, to taste

Cheese Sauce

6 tablespoons cream cheese
½ cup heavy cream
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups gouda cheese, shredded

Instructions

Eggplant & Meat Mixture

Preheat the oven to 350F/170C.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped eggplant and cook for 3-5 minutes until the eggplant starts to soften.
Add onion and garlic. Cook for 2 more minutes until the onions soften. Season with dried oregano, cinnamon, and paprika. Mix well.
Add ground turkey (or ground meat of choice) and cook until browned through. Use a wooden spatula to break up large chunks. *If your meat releases a lot of grease, you may want to drain the grease.
Add tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.

Cheese Sauce

In a small saucepan, add cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic, salt, nutmeg, and 1 cup of gouda cheese. Stir often for 3-5 minutes until the cheese sauce thickens.
Pour the cheese sauce over the eggplant and meat mixture. Top with remaining 1 cup of gouda cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Low-carb moussaka

Serving Size

2 cups

Amount per Serving

Calories

820

% Daily Value*

Net Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Fat

Saturated Fat

Trans Fat

Polyunsaturated Fat

Monounsaturated Fat

Cholesterol

241

Sodium

1515

Potassium

1235

Vitamin C

Vitamin A

342

µg

Calcium

497

Iron

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. Nutrition facts are sourced from the USDA Food Database. Values may vary depending on brand of ingredients used.