Vegetable Moussaka Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time50 Min
Ready In1 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 450 g/1 lb new potatoes
 2 medium-sized onions, chopped
 Oil4 Tablespoon
 225 g/8 oz cabbage
 Thyme1/4 Teaspoon, diced
 300 ml/1/2 pint water
 100 g/4 oz mushrooms, washed
 225 g/8 oz tomatoes, sliced
 40 g/1 1/2 oz butter or margarine
 40 g/1 1/2 oz flour
 300 ml/1/2 pint milk
 25 g/1 oz grated
 Parmesan cheese
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

1. Scrub potatoes and cook with their skins on until parboiled, about 10 minutes depending on size. Peel.
2. Cook the onions and oil in a large saucepan until soft but not browned.
3. Wash and shred the cabbage, add to the onion with the salt, pepper and thyme.
4. Add the water, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until the cabbage is cooked but still slightly crisp. Remove pan from the heat.
5. Slice the potatoes and add half to the pan, turn half of this mixture into a casserole.
6. Slice the mushrooms and arrange in the casserole.
7. Arrange the sliced tomatoes over the top.
8. Cover with the remaining sliced potatoes.
9. To make the sauce, melt the butter or margarine in a saucepan, add the flour, cook for 1 minute and gradually add the milk. Cook for 2 minutes. Season and pour over the potatoes.
10. Sprinkle over the cheese.
11. Cook in a moderate oven (180°C, 350°F, Gas Mark 4) for about 20 minutes.
12. Serve with a green salad.
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