4.8 from 33 votes
Easy Greek Zucchini Moussaka Recipe
A Greek delicacy made with lean ground beef filling and layered with Zucchini instead of potatoes for a low-carb option.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 342 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 15 ounce tomato sauce one jar
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 2-4 garlic cloves minced
- 1½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/8 ground clove
- 1 Cup ricotta cheese
- 2 Large zucchini (about 1.5 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch slices
- ¼ Cup ground parmesan cheese
- Freshly chopped herbs of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a 12x8'' baking dish with olive oil. Slice the 2 Large Zucchini and set aside
- Heat 2 tablespoons Olive Oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Sweet Onion (diced) and sauté until translucent and soft, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in 2-4 Garlic Cloves (minced) and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the 1.5 pounds Lean Ground Beef and continue to cook until it is no longer pink, breaking it with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Stir in the 15 ounce Tomato Sauce and seasonings ( 1½ teaspoon Dried oregano, ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, 1 Bay Leaf, 1/8 Ground Clove, Kosher salt and pepper, to taste) and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer until the sauce is reduced about 15 minutes.
- Discard the bay leaf and proceed to make the casserole. Layer zucchini slices to the bottom of the prepared baking dish, then top with an even layer of meat sauce.
- Spread over half of the 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese, then repeat the layers. Finish with a layer of zucchini slices and sprinkle with ¼ Cup Ground Parmesan Cheese
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly with golden tops and tender zucchini. Remove from the oven, garnish with Freshly chopped herbs of choice, and enjoy!
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Notes
- use green zucchini or a mix of green and yellow. You can even use eggplants as well or a mix of both.
- instead of ground beef, you can use ground turkey.
Nutrition Information
Calories
342kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
532mg
(22%)
Potassium
1012mg
(29%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
753IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
182mg
(18%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 1012mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 753IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.