Mighty Good Moussaka

Gluten Free
Health score
38%
Mighty Good Moussaka
110 min.
6
424kcal

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Mighty Good Moussaka: A Delectable Gluten-Free Main Course

Discover the exquisite flavors of Mighty Good Moussaka, a delightful gluten-free recipe that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any special occasion, this dish offers a well-balanced mix of proteins, fats, and carbs, making it a nutritious choice for individuals seeking a satisfying main course.

With a cooking time of 110 minutes, this recipe yields six generous servings, ensuring there's enough to go around the table. Each serving contains approximately 424 calories, making it an ideal option for those mindful of their dietary intake.

Prepare to indulge in the rich combination of lean ground beef, fresh mushrooms, and ripe tomatoes, all complemented by the subtle sweetness of honey and the warmth of spices like cinnamon and allspice. The dish is further elevated by the addition of marsala wine, which adds a touch of elegance and depth to the sauce.

The star of the show, zucchini, is both peeled and sliced into half-inch rounds, then browned to perfection, providing a crispy texture that contrasts beautifully with the tender meat and creamy cottage cheese. To finish, a sprinkle of imported parmesan or romano cheese, along with a dash of fresh parsley, adds a luxurious touch, transforming this meal into a memorable dining experience.

Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the magic of Mighty Good Moussaka begin. Your taste buds are in for a treat!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon allspice 
  •  bay leaves 
  • ounce tomato sauce canned
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 10  mushrooms fresh sliced
  • 10  mushrooms fresh sliced
  • tablespoons parsley dried fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • tablespoon honey 
  •  jalapeno 
  • lb ground beef lean
  • 0.3 cup plum brandy 
  • cup curd cottage cheese 2%
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • large onion chopped finely
  • 0.3 teaspoon oregano dried ()
  • servings bell pepper 
  • servings bell pepper 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese fresh grated (use imported)
  • 0.3 teaspoon penzey's southwest seasoning 
  • large tomatoes ripe cut into pieces
  • medium zucchini 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Peel the zucchini and slice into 1/2-inch rounds.
  2. Heat a skillet and spray with the veggie oil.Quickly brown the zucchini slices on both sides, spray with oil as necessary Arrange half the zucchini slices in an oiled 9x12x2-inch baking dish.
  3. Heat the olive oil in the same skillet and saut the onion and garlic until translucent.
  4. Add meat, stir to break up any lumps, and cook for about 5 minutes.In a saucepan heat the tomato sauce, tomato pieces, bay leaf, beau monde, honey, oregano, chili pepper and black pepper. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.Meanwhile, in a separate pan, heat a little oil and brown the mushrooms, then add them to the meat and mix well.
  5. Pour all of the meat mixture over the zucchini slices. Top with cinnamon, allspice and cottage cheese. Cover with remaining zucchini slices, then the tomato sauce and wine.
  6. Sprinkle with the cheese and bake for 1 hour in a 350F oven.
  7. Remove from oven, sprinkle with the parsley, serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories424kcal
Protein26.36%
Fat45.68%
Carbs27.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
70.71
Glycemic Load
6.51
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
38.398261339768%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
0.66mg
Delphinidin
0.39mg
Malvidin
9.48mg
Peonidin
0.39mg
Catechin
0.99mg
Epicatechin
0.76mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Apigenin
30.04mg
Luteolin
1.09mg
Isorhamnetin
3.46mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
7.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:424.34kcal
21.22%
Fat:22.04g
33.9%
Saturated Fat:5.22g
32.65%
Carbohydrates:30.35g
10.12%
Net Carbohydrates:22.69g
8.25%
Sugar:20.45g
22.72%
Cholesterol:56.45mg
18.82%
Sodium:444.69mg
19.33%
Alcohol:1.53g
100%
Alcohol %:0.3%
100%
Protein:28.61g
57.21%
Vitamin C:240.18mg
291.13%
Vitamin A:5604.67IU
112.09%
Vitamin B6:1.27mg
63.74%
Vitamin B2:0.83mg
49.04%
Vitamin B3:9.68mg
48.4%
Potassium:1613.28mg
46.09%
Phosphorus:435.4mg
43.54%
Manganese:0.83mg
41.49%
Vitamin E:5.79mg
38.58%
Zinc:5.78mg
38.55%
Folate:150.59µg
37.65%
Vitamin K:39.39µg
37.51%
Selenium:25.59µg
36.56%
Vitamin B12:1.93µg
32.11%
Fiber:7.66g
30.62%
Vitamin B5:2.77mg
27.74%
Copper:0.5mg
25.19%
Iron:4.48mg
24.9%
Magnesium:97.17mg
24.29%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
20.32%
Calcium:150.72mg
15.07%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.77%
Source:Food.com
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