Moussaka

Name: Moussaka
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 small eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

1

In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in 1 teaspoon oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, lemon juice, basil, salt, cinnamon and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, brush eggplant slices with remaining oil. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Spread 2 tablespoons sauce mixture into a greased 3-cup baking dish. Top with half of the eggplant slices. Spread with 1/2 cup sauce mixture. Repeat layers.
3

Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.