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Five-a-Day Lentil Moussaka

This vegetarian take on the classic Greek dish layers rich lentil bolognese, tender roasted vegetables, and a silky vegan béchamel into a comforting b...This vegetarian take on the classic Greek dish layers rich lentil bolognese, tender roasted vegetables, and a silky vegan béchamel into a comforting baked dinner. It’s hearty enough to please meat-eaters, nourishing enough to tick all the midweek dinner boxes, and just a little bit indulgent with its golden, bubbling top. Read more This vegetarian take on the classic Greek dish layers rich lentil bolognese, tender roasted vegetables, and a silky vegan béchamel into a comforting baked dinner. It’s hearty enough to please meat-eaters, nourishing enough to tick all the midweek dinner boxes, and just a little bit indulgent with its golden, bubbling top. This vegetarian take on the classic Greek dish layers rich lentil bolognese, tender roasted vegetables, and a silky vegan béchamel into a comforting baked dinner. It’s hearty enough to please meat-eaters, nourishing enough to tick all the midweek dinner boxes, and just a little bit indulgent with its golden, bubbling top.

Overview Ingredients Method

Prep time

45 mins

Cook time

15 mins

FREEZER FRIENDLY

Yes

SHELF LIFE

3 days

Why is this healthy?

Diet

Vegetarian Pescatarian

Contains

Dairy, Soy, Gluten

Why is this healthy?

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NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

21g

Protein

488kcal

Calories

18g

Total Fat

63g

Carbs

16g

Sugars

13g

Fibre

Protein: 21g; Calories: 488kcal; Total Fat: 18g; Carbs: 63g; Sugars: 16g; Fibre: 13g; Calcium: 193mg (15%); Iron: 8mg (44%); Magnesium: 119mg (28%); Potassium: 1633mg (35%); Sodium: 614mg (27%); Vitamin B1: 3mg (250%); Vitamin B12: 2.5mcg (104%); Vitamin D: 0.6mcg (3%); Vitamin E: 3.4mg (23%); Vitamin B9: 294mcg (74%); Vitamin A: 880mcg (98%); Vitamin C: 39mg (43%); Zinc: 8.9mg (81%); Vitamin K: 38mcg (32%); Copper: 0.8mg (89%); Vitamin B2: 1.4mg (108%); Vitamin B3: 25mg (156%); Vitamin B6: 2.7mg (159%); Phosphorus: 349mg (28%)

Why is this healthy?

Diet

Vegetarian Pescatarian

Contains

Dairy, Soy, Gluten

Ingredients

Serves 6

For the lentil bolognese

olive oil

plus an optional extra drizzle

celery

finely diced or pulsed in a food processor

white onion

finely diced or pulsed in a food processor

carrot

finely diced or pulsed in a food processor

garlic cloves

minced

bay leaf (dried)

nutmeg (ground)

brown lentils (dried)

Swaps: green lentils (dried)

passata

tomato puree

vegetable stock

tamari

balsamic vinegar

For the vegetables

olive oil

potatoes

sliced into 0.5cm thick rounds

aubergine

sliced into 1.5cm thick rounds

For the béchamel

nutritional yeast

plus an optional extra sprinkle

milk (dairy)

Swaps: milk (plantbased)

olive oil

white flour

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Method

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan.

Place the potato rounds onto a tray. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for 20 minutes, until tender.

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Five-a-Day Lentil Moussaka

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