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Melty Aubergine Moussaka

Aubergines are the star of this Greek classic; their meaty flesh is transformed into melty layers underneath potato, parsley, a rich tomato sauce and a yoghurt topping.

45 mins
457kcal
Greek
Melty Aubergine Moussaka
4.0

Ingredients for 2 people

40g Irish mature cheddar
40g Irish mature cheddar
150g organic Greek yoghurt
150g organic Greek yoghurt
1 British free range egg
1 British free range egg
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cinnamon
300g potatoes
300g potatoes
1 vegetable stock cube
1 vegetable stock cube
10g fresh parsley
10g fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves
2 garlic cloves
1 tin of chopped tomatoes
1 tin of chopped tomatoes
1 aubergine
1 aubergine
1 red onion
1 red onion

You'll also need

Olive oil, Pepper, Salt, Sugar (or dietary alternatives)

Cooking instructions

Instructions for 2 portion recipe.

1.

Preheat the oven to 220°C/ 200°C (fan)/ 425°F/ Gas 7 and boil a kettle

Cut the aubergine[s] and potatoes (skin on) into thick slices

Heat 1 tbsp [2 tbsp] olive oil in a large, wide-based pan (non-stick) over a high heat and cook the aubergine for 5 min on each side

Step 1
2.

Add 250ml [450ml] boiled water to a pot (with a matching lid) and bring to the boil

Add the stock cube[s] and stir to dissolve

Add the sliced potatoes

Cover with a lid and cook for 10 min or until nearly tender, then drain (keep the drained stock) and leave to steam dry

Step 2
3.

Meanwhile, add the cooked aubergine to a large baking dish in a single layer and season with salt and pepper

Place the dish into the oven for 10 min

Meanwhile, peel and finely dice the red onion[s]

Peel and finely chop (or grate) the garlic

Step 3
4.

Return the pan to a medium-high heat with 1 tbsp [2 tbsp] olive oil

Once hot, add the onion, cinnamon, a pinch of salt and sugar and cook for 3 min or until softened

Add the garlic and cook for 1 min

Add the tinned tomatoes and the reserved potato stock

Step 4
5.

Cook over a high heat until reduced to a thick tomato sauce 

Meanwhile, grate the cheddar

Chop the parsley finely, including the stalks

Step 5
6.

Beat the egg[s] in a mixing bowl as if you were making scrambled eggs

Stir in the Greek yoghurt and grated cheddar - this is your yoghurt topping

Step 6
7.

Remove the dish from the oven and layer the cooled sliced potato on top of the aubergine

Scatter over 3/4 of the chopped parsley

Spoon over the tomato sauce

Spread over the yoghurt topping and put the dish in the oven for 15-20 min or until bubbling

Step 7
8.

Allow the dish to a cool for 5 min before serving 

Scatter with the remaining parsley

Enjoy!

Nutritional information

Nutritional information only applies to ingredients supplied by Gousto.

per serving
457kcal
Energy
18.8g
Fat
51.9g
Carbohydrate
11.4g
Fibre
21.1g
Protein
3.4g
Salt

The cooking process and additional ingredients added at home (listed under “You'll also need”) will affect total values.

Allergens

Allergens highlighted by (celery, egg, milk).

In addition to the recipe specific allergen information provided, due to production and packing methods Gousto boxes may also contain low levels of the following allergens: Cereals containing gluten; Crustaceans; Eggs; Fish; Peanuts; Soya; Milk; Nuts: almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecan nuts, brazil nuts, pistachio nuts, macadamia nuts; Celery; Sesame; Sulphur dioxide and Sulphites; Lupin; Molluscs; Mustard.

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