Dinner for 12

Gluten Free Vegetarian Moussaka

Name: Gluten Free Vegetarian Moussaka
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 4 zucchini; 3 russet potatoes; 2 eggplants; 3 tbsp dried oregano; 4 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 cups cooked or steamed lentils; 3 cups diced ripe red tomatoes diced tomatoes; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 3 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp all-purpose gluten free flour; 2 cups milk; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup feta cheese; 4 tbsp grated pecorino or parmesan cheese; extra virgin olive oil (optional); salt and pepper (optional)

$5.80for 490 minServes 12

Roasted vegetables, lentils, and tomatoes bake under a creamy gluten-free sauce with eggs and cheese.

Photo: immigrantstable.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical	2 lb	$3.58Typical price
	Potatoes$0.99/lb typical	1.3 lb	$1.30Typical price
	Eggplant$1.99/lb typical	2 lb	$3.98Typical price
	Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical	11 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical	24 oz	$1.92Typical price
	Butter$0.40/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Milk$0.04/oz typical	17 oz	$0.68Typical price
	Eggs$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.48Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$17.39

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilFlourCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

90 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
12servings as written
$typical cost tier

Greek Vegetarian Budget Dinners

Typical price

$1.45 per serving$5.80 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

4 zucchini
3 russet potatoes
2 eggplants
3 tbsp dried oregano
4 tbsp olive oil
1 onion
4 cloves garlic
1 1/2 cups cooked or steamed lentils
3 cups diced ripe red tomatoes diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all-purpose gluten free flour
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup feta cheese
4 tbsp grated pecorino or parmesan cheese
extra virgin olive oil (optional)
salt and pepper (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with oil.
Slice the zucchini, potatoes, and eggplants, toss them with 2 tablespoons oil, oregano, salt, and pepper, and roast on baking sheets for 20 minutes.
Cook the onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Stir in the lentils, tomatoes, cayenne, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Melt the butter in a saucepan, whisk in the gluten-free flour, then whisk in the milk until thickened; cool for 5 minutes and whisk in the eggs.
Layer the vegetables, lentil mixture, and white sauce in the baking dish, then top with feta and pecorino.
Bake at 375 F for 35 minutes, until bubbling and the center reaches 160 F.

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