What is eggplant moussaka?
Moussaka is an arabic word that means "cold", and not surprisingly, we eat this dish cold on warm summer days. Tender roasted eggplants are cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce and enjoyed with pita bread.
Why you'll love it:
This eggplant moussaka recipe is easy to make and is a healthy and delicious meal to eat when it's hot outside. It gets better the next day and after, so leftovers are a plus!
Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel and cube the eggplants then place them in a baking dish and toss with olive oil and salt. Roast them for 25 minutes, or until tender and golden.
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Chop the onions and garlic, then sauté them in olive oil until soft and translucent. Then, add the rinsed and drained chickpeas and toss together.
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Add the fresh tomatoes, tomato sauce, some water, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and taste and adjust the salt.
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Pour the tomato sauce all over the roasted eggplants and gently stir, then cook in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, until the sauce is bubbly and thickened.
voilà!
Allow the eggplant moussaka to cool, then garnish with lots of fresh parsley and enjoy!