Mussaka

Name: Mussaka
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons allspice; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 454 grams chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 425 grams diced tomatoes; 1 pinch generous of cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoons cinnamon; 454 grams eggplants (3 long Japanese eggplants or 1 large globe); 1 leave fresh mint for garnish; 6 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 large onion, sliced thin; 1 Tbsp pomegranate molasses (see comments for substitutes or use pom juice mixed with agave or sugar); 4 servings salt, to taste; 1 Tbsp tomato paste; 177 milliliters water

Mussaka might be a good recipe to expand your side dish recipe box. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains around 9g of protein, 3g of fat, and a total of 198 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 55 minutes. Head to the store and pick up allspice, garlic, water, and a few other things to make it today. fatfreevegan.com.

Instructions

Add the garlic and the eggplant, and sauté for about 3 minutes more.

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Eggplant

Garlic

Add all the remaining ingredients, except the mint, and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 30-40 minutes, until the eggplants are tender.

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Eggplant

Mint

Serve sprinkled with chopped fresh mint. I served it as a main dish over couscous, but you could serve it with a whole grain or pita bread or alone as an appetizer.

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Fresh Mint

Pita