Mini Moussaka - Aubergine Stuffed with Minced Beef and Cheese

Mini Moussaka - Aubergine Stuffed with Minced Beef and Cheese

Blood Sugar: 2Servings: 6Preparation Time: 15minMeal Category: Dinner
Micronutrients:CalciumVitamin AFolate

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy
154kcal
Sugar
3g
Fat
13g
Fiber
2g
Sat fat
7g
Protein
5g
Carbs
5g
Sodium
91mg

Ingredients

3 large Aubergine, 3 tbsp melted Coconut oil, 4 tbsp Butter, 2 finely chopped Onions, 2 cloves crushed Garlic, 300g / 10.58oz Beef mince, 1/2 tsp ground Cumin, 1/2 tsp ground Coriander, 1/2 tsp ground Cinnamon, 4 tbsp Cream cheese, 1 tbsp chopped Mint, 1 tbsp chopped Parsley, 100g / 3.53oz grated Cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). 2. Halve 3 large Aubergines and place them on a roasting tray. Drizzle with 3 tbsp melted Coconut oil. Roast for 30 minutes until soft. Scoop out the center. 3. In a large frying pan, melt 4 tbsp Butter and fry 2 finely chopped Onions until golden. 4. Add 2 crushed Garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute. 5. Add 300g / 10.58oz Beef mince and cook until browned. 6. Add 1/2 tsp each of ground Cumin, Coriander, and Cinnamon. Fry until toasted. 7. Stir in the cooked Aubergine flesh, 4 tbsp Cream cheese, and 1 tbsp each of chopped Mint and Parsley. Season with salt. 8. Fill the hollow Aubergines with the mince mixture and top with 100g / 3.53oz grated Cheese. 9. Roast for 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Garnish with mint leaves.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron
1% of RDI
Magnesium
14% of RDI
Vitamin C
3% of RDI
Omega 3
9% of RDI
Vitamin A
53% of RDI
Calcium
74% of RDI
Folate
18% of RDI

Good to know

These moussakas might be too spicy for beginner eaters. Consider reducing the spices for younger children. The mince mixture can also be used separately as a quick bolognese.

How to Prepare

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F). 2. Halve 3 large Aubergines and place them on a roasting tray. Drizzle with 3 tbsp melted Coconut oil. Roast for 30 minutes until soft. Scoop out the center. 3. In a large frying pan, melt 4 tbsp Butter and fry 2 finely chopped Onions until golden. 4. Add 2 crushed Garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute. 5. Add 300g / 10.58oz Beef mince and cook until browned. 6. Add 1/2 tsp each of ground Cumin, Coriander, and Cinnamon. Fry until toasted. 7. Stir in the cooked Aubergine flesh, 4 tbsp Cream cheese, and 1 tbsp each of chopped Mint and Parsley. Season with salt. 8. Fill the hollow Aubergines with the mince mixture and top with 100g / 3.53oz grated Cheese. 9. Roast for 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Garnish with mint leaves.

Good to Know

These moussakas might be too spicy for beginner eaters. Consider reducing the spices for younger children. The mince mixture can also be used separately as a quick bolognese.

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