Vegan Moussaka with Lentils: The Best Comfort Food You'll Love
A delicious vegan moussaka made with lentils, perfect for comfort food lovers.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 large eggplants
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups potatoes
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the eggplants and sprinkle with salt, let sit for 30 minutes.
- Rinse the lentils and cook them in water until tender.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add tomatoes, cinnamon, nutmeg, and the cooked lentils, simmer for 10 minutes.
- Layer the sliced potatoes and eggplants in a baking dish, alternating between them.
- Pour the lentil mixture over the layers.
- Mix plant-based milk and nutritional yeast, pour over the top.
- Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve with a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Feel free to add more vegetables to the layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegan Moussaka, Lentils, Comfort Food