Cheat's Lamb & Eggplant Moussaka
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Cheat's Lamb & Eggplant Moussaka

Cheat's Lamb & Eggplant Moussaka

with Cucumber Salad & Garlic Yoghurt

The Mediterranean sea will feel like it’s washed up on your kitchen table with a Greek-inspired moussake. It’s got all those lovable additions such as saucy lamb and roasted eggplant to make layers upon layers of flavoursome goodness.

Allergens:
Milk
Gluten
Soy

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Always read product labels for the most up-to-date allergen information. Visit hellofresh.co.nz/foodinfo for allergen and ingredient information. If you have received a substitute ingredient, please be aware allergens may have changed

Total Time35 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

1

eggplant

2

potatoes

1 bag

Soffritto Mix

1 packet

lamb mince

1 packet

tomato paste

1 packet

bechamel sauce

(Contains Gluten, Milk, Soy; )

2 clove

garlic

1

cucumber

2

radish

½

lemon

1 bag

parsley

1 sachet

Aussie Spice Blend

1 packet

Grated Parmesan Cheese

(Contains Milk; )

1 packet

Greek-Style Yoghurt

(Contains Milk; )

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

40 g

butter

(Contains Milk; )

2 tbs

milk

(Contains Milk; )

1 tsp

brown sugar

¼ cup

water

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Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)3360 kJ
Fat40.7 g
of which saturates23.3 g
Carbohydrate59.2 g
of which sugars31.4 g
Protein48.8 g
Sodium1193 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Baking Tray
Baking Paper
Large Pan
Large Non-Stick Pan
Baking Dish

Cooking Steps

1
1

• Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Boil the kettle. • Slice eggplant into thin rounds, then place on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and toss to coat. • Spread out evenly, then roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.

2
2

• Half-fill a large saucepan with boiling water, then add a generous pinch of salt. • Peel potato and cut into large chunks. • Cook potato in the boiling water, over high heat, until easily pierced with a fork, 12-15 minutes. Drain and return to the pan. • Add the butter and milk to the potato and season with salt. Mash until smooth. Cover to keep warm.

3
3

• Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook lamb mince and soffritto mix, breaking up with a spoon, until tender, 4-5 minutes. • Add Aussie spice blend and tomato paste, and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Add the brown sugar and water, then cook until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Season to taste.

4
4

• When eggplant is done, preheat grill to high. • Transfer half the lamb filling to a baking dish, then top with eggplant slices. Repeat with remaining lamb filling and eggplant. • Spread evenly with bechamel sauce. Smooth over potato mash and sprinkle over grated Parmesan cheese. • Grill moussaka until bubbly and lightly golden, 8-10 minutes.

5
5

• Meanwhile, thinly slice radish and cucumber. Slice lemon into wedges. Finely chop garlic. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. • Transfer garlic oil to a small bowl, then add Greek-style yoghurt and stir to combine. Season to taste. • In a medium bowl, combine radish, cucumber, a generous squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Season to taste.

6
6

• Bring everything to the table. Tear parsley over salad. • Help yourself to lamb and eggplant cheat's moussaka with cucumber salad and garlic yoghurt. Enjoy!