The couscous, though softly cosseting when soaked with rust-red juices could be swapped for rice if you prefer. Nigel Slater's five vegetarian recipes From feta with spinach and blood orange to baked dal and sweet potato - you won't miss your meat with these inspired dishes Feta with Spinach and Blood. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall recipe moussaka. Press the pastry into the edges, patching it where necessary. (You are unlikely to need pepper or salt.) Lower the heat, partially cover with a lid and leave to simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until the lentils are tender enough to crush. Peel the ginger and grate it finely, then add to the liquids with the sugar. Simmer the mixture for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. This vegetarian moussaka recipe is designed for a 9 x 13-inch pan or two smaller 8-inch square pans. Let's walk through them some more: For this vegetarian eggplant moussaka recipe, eggplant remains the star. Black lentils are petite and cook fairly quickly. We can all agree that moussaka is Greek comfort food at it's finest! Enjoy! Put the freekeh in a bowl, cover it with warm water and set aside for 10 minutes. Using a 9X13" casserole dish, brush it with olive oil or spray with cooking spray; Add slices of eggplant and top them with slices of zucchinis; Sprinkle it with some more Parmesan Cheese; Bake it in the oven for 50-55, minutes until golden brown and bubbly; Let it cool off for about 20 minutes before serving. Vegetarian Moussaka Prep Time 105 mins Cook Time 45 mins Total Time 2 hrs 30 mins Servings 8 servings Ingredients Olive oil, for the baking dish For the vegetables 3 large eggplants (about 4 pounds) 6 medium zucchini (about 3 1/2 pounds) 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt For the tomato sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil Bake at 180C/gas mark 4 for 45 minutes, until bubbling. Add onion and mushrooms and cook until tender, 5 minutes. When the aubergines are soft and golden, drain them on kitchen paper. The dressing sounds like a lot of trouble. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and leave to simmer for 10 minutes. Great to hear the cashew cream worked well as a substitute for the milk. Baste the aubergines now and again until they become dark and soft. For the lentil stew. Set the oven at 180C fan/gas mark 6. Add salt to taste. In a skillet, melt butter; then add flour and whisk vigorously; Gradually start adding milk and mixing it in, until the sauce is smooth; This would be the time to check for seasoning and adjust accordingly; Beat 2 eggs and 1 egg yolk and add them to the bchamel sauce, mixing thoroughly. Most of the major stores have it, but it can also be found easily in Middle Eastern food shops. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1 cm (about inch) thick slices. Forgive me Elisavet, but I'm sticking with lamb. There are three components as I mentioned earlier: vegetables, sauce, and a top layer of bechamel. I am going to make this today. Let eggplant "sweat" for 20 to 30 minutes or so, while you work on other things. Pour the cream into a medium-sized saucepan, add the parmesan rind and bring to the boil. Mix in the egg yolk and parmesan, bringing the ingredients together into a firm ball of dough, adding a tablespoon or two of cold water if necessary. morning, Available for everyone, funded by readers. Drain. Be sure to check out my step-by-step tutorial and grab my make-ahead tips below! And which other dishes have you brought back from your hols? ON THE COVER Stuffed pork with honey, five spice and ginger Recipe on page 88 Photograph by Philip Webb Food styling by Tamsin Burnett-Hall Styling by Cynthia Inions JANUARY 2007 NUMBER 165 You can read my disclosure policy, Casserole, Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish, Vegetarian. Step 2: Precook the eggplant Next, preheat the oven to 350F (176C). There are times to make your own bchamel sauce and times when a store-bought brand will do. Put the noodles in a large heatproof jug or a large bowl and pour the boiling water over them. This one, a meal-in-a-bowl affair with ginger and chilli, noodles and greens, ticks every box for me. Slice the yellow peppers in half, tear out the core and any seeds, then slice each half into four strips. Remove the skin and seeds from the pumpkin or butternut squash you should be left with roughly 450g of flesh. It is essential to simmer them long enough in their bay-scented stock to render them on the point of collapse, each layer soft and giving, before putting them in the oven. Toss with the dressing, check the seasoning and set aside for 30 minutes or more before serving. Let the lamb cook until the underside is golden brown. I suggest you let the underside brown crisply before turning it contrasts with the soft centre and helps them hold together. Peel and finely chop the garlic, stir it in, then add the cumin, coriander, chilli and a little black pepper. Warm the olive oil in a heavy based shallow pan, then lightly brown the shallots on both sides. Elizabeth David suggests beef in A Book of Mediterranean Food, and Tessa Kiros goes for a beef and pork mix in her aunt's recipe, published in Falling Cloudberries. Theodore and Tessa stick close to tradition, and use tomato passata, or perasti, as it's known in Greece, while Hugh and Simon Hopkinson and Lindsey Bareham in their book The Prawn Cocktail Years, opt for tomato pure. Vegetarian Nigella's delicious and healthy vegetarian recipes. Email Nigel at nigel.slater@observer.co.uk or visit theguardian.com/profile/nigelslater for all his recipes in one place, Put a member of the deadly nightshade family to good use, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 'The aubergines will relax, allowing them to soak up less oil': Nigel Slater's classic moussaka. If the mixture refuses to soften to a paste, add a tablespoon of water. I was born and raised in the Mediterranean cosmopolitan city of Port Said, Egypt. Repeat these layers, then finish off with a layer of aubergine, and top with the sauce. Hugh's baked aubergines, then, are a godsend: no need to salt them, as he does simply brush with oil and stick in the already-heating oven for 25 minutes until soft, but pleasantly light on the grease front. Make sure to taste and season the lentils and bechamel as you go, and add a sprinkle of salt when oiling and baking the veggies so that everything is well seasoned. Aubergines are notorious for their sponge-like qualities I believe you could pour in most of a bottle of oil during cooking, and end up with none left in the pan and indeed, Theodore's are notably greasy, even when patted dry before use. Set the oven at 180C fan/gas mark 6 and place an upturned baking sheet on the middle shelf to heat up. Enjoy! Nigel Slater 'There is only one Jamie Oliver. As much as I like a nut loaf, this softer version is less expensive to make and nicely balanced with a hint of sweetness from the dried fruits. This is important for two reasons: First, it allows a lot of the moisture in the eggplant to release. Instructions By Nigel Slater, Courgettes in season are cheap, easy to cook and completely dependable, says Nigel Slater, Hot summer days call for cooling salads and refreshing desserts. Place the pumpkin slices on the surface, sprinkle a little parmesan and trickle very lightly with olive oil. After making, and photographing, six moussakas, I agree: and I'd add that, as with many aubergine dishes, the flavours seem more intense when it isn't piping hot. Remove the dough from the fridge and tenderly roll into a disc large enough to line the tart case. Beat 2 eggs and 1 egg yolk and add them to the bchamel sauce, mixing thoroughly. Photograph: Felicity Cloake. Sunday 26 February 2023. Sprinkle with kosher salt on both sides and place on a large sheet lined with paper towel. Lost most of the flavour what a shame after all that work , What happens with the potatoes in this recipe, I don't see them mentioned, or in the images? This healthy high protein vegetarian moussaka is a true veggie delight with Greek soul and full of flavour and texture! That will work in a pinch :). Drain the chickpeas and stir both into the tomato sauce. Heat a dash of oil in a saucepan, and add the chopped onions and garlic. Just thinking head start. Warm the olive oil in a shallow pan, place as many of the pumpkin slices as you can into it even with a large frying pan I can never cook them all at once then let them cook over a moderate heat for about 3 minutes till lightly coloured. They were delicious. This roasted vegetable moussaka is easier to put together than you think. Deeply savoury miso onions, warming bowls of coconut noodles recipes to celebrate the wealth of the cold seasons vegetables. Peel the onions, lower them into the boiling water then turn down the heat to a. So delicious! While the peppers are cooking, boil the freekeh in deep, lightly salted water for 12 minutes till nutty and giving (I like it a little al dente and chewy, but cook it to your own liking). Spoon half the lentil sauce into a medium ovenproof dish then layer half the potatoes and aubergines over the top. To make a tomato sauce you'll start off the same way as above with spinach/feta layer: Heat up some olive oil, add onions and cook until translucent; Then add spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, & oregano; Add pureed tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper. Not to mention, they're a great source of protein, polyphenolas, iron, and fiber(find black lentils here.). Let eggplant "sweat" for 20 to 30 minutes or so, while you work on other things. It was only as we ladled out the last of the layers of baked dal onto our plates that I realised the kitchen hasnt seen a joint of meat all week. Sprinkle with kosher salt on both sides and place on a large sheet lined with paper towel. Roast the Vegetables. Peel and finely chop the onions. This one was no exception. Add the garlic, thyme, oregano and cinnamon and cook for 1 minute, stir in the tomato pure and cook for a further minute. There are typically several layers and a few steps involved. Chilli too. Not possessing a mincing machine, or vast reserves of patience, my chunks are coarser than Hugh might deem appropriate, but I like the result it gives the dish more body. There are three distinct stages to this recipe the pastry, the filling and the second baking, which I know feels offputting, but its crisp pastry and silky filling is worth every moment of your time. Hugh claims an "authentic custardy top, rather than just a cheesy bechamel" with hot milk whisked into eggs, and bulked out with Greek yoghurt but actually the yoghurt makes this a bit grainy. Sweet root vegetables parsnips, carrots and beetroot work well with spices such as cumin and coriander. But Elisavet, who modestly admits that she makes moussaka nearly as good as her mother's, has news for me. It's not just a Greek dish the name is Arabic, and it's known, in various forms, from Egypt to Romania. NEVER MISS A RECIPE! Heat the oil in a large saut pan, add the onions and cook over a medium heat for 56 minutes until just softening. If you don't mind that, they should work. Elisavet explains the thinking: "If you've made moussaka, you know it needs to set for a bit, before cutting up your piece and serving. Vegetarian Moussaka is a classic Greek dish that it's packed full of flavor and textures. Method Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. The first sunny day of spring always takes us by collective surprise yet soon we're throwing a strop if it dares to rain on our new espadrilles. See moreAutumnal veggie feasts recipes(25). Lower the heat to 160C fan/gas mark 4. Greengrocers' hot pot by Nigel Slater Main course Lighter vegetable lasagne Main course Veggie toad-in-the-hole Main course Butternut squash risotto by Tom Kerridge Main course Red lentil and. Drain the beetroot and cut them in half. Photograph: Jonathan Lovekin for the Observer, Nigel Slater's Sunday roast and rhubarb mess recipes. Slice eggplant length-wise. SO without the preemptive eggplant and zucchini this meal is still taking 3 1/2 hours to complete. The dish was known in its present form, though not under the same name, in the early 19th century: in 1806 Maria Rundell published a recipe for "Sanders", consisting of the same ingredients as cottage or shepherd's pie: minced beef or mutton, with onion and gravy, topped with mashed potato and baked. Every weekend for twenty-seven years I have sat at my kitchen table and written a column for The Observer. A favourite of mine, even when tomatoes are out of season. Crush the cashews to a coarse, nubbly powder with a pestle and mortar (or the end of a rolling pin), then add to the dressing with the mint leaves and the coriander leaves, torn up a little if they are particularly large. Bake for 25 minutes till golden, the filling slightly puffed and fragrant. That way its fresh and requires no extra steps. Add the garlic and olive oil. In a bowl beat 2 eggs, add feta, salt, and pepper; Once the spinach mixture is cooled, add it to the bowl, mix everything together and set it aside. While the dough chills, make the filling. (Vegans will know to ruthlessly check the labels of ingredients such as kimchi, miso and vegetable stock to check they are suitable for them.). Nigel Slater's recipes for yoghurt, wheat, spinach and lentil soup, and for beetroot, orange and yoghurt salad. Layers of eggplants, zucchinis, spinach, feta, potatoes, and tomatosauce with a hint of cinnamon and cheesy bchamel, marry together to create an unforgettable experience. Love all your recipes Suzi. Sprinkle the zucchini and potatoes with salt (eggplant is already salted.). If you dont want to worry about this, just make the bechamel right before you are going to assemble. Add the bay and cardamom pods, cracking the pods open as you go, then drop in the piece of lemon peel. Layer the eggplants. Tossing the roots in the ground spices before roasting lends a mild warmth to the vegetables, but you could add more if you wish. Serves 4For the pasteginger a 50g piecegarlic 2 cloves, peeledred chillies 3 smalllemongrass 2 large stalksspring onions 3, choppedturmeric 3 tspfresh coriander 40g, leaves and stemsgroundnut or vegetable oil 2 tbsp, For the soupshallots 3 largegroundnut or vegetable oil 3 tbspvegetable stock 500mlcoconut milk 1 x 400ml tinmakrut lime leaves 4 thin noodles 150g assorted greens 190g. Photograph: Felicity Cloake, Theodore Kyriakou recipe moussaka. Remove the leaves from the mint and parsley and roughly chop. Roughly chop the parsley leaves and toss with the cucumber. Pat it dry. Scrape the ginger into a small bowl and stir in the sake or dry sherry, chilli flakes, syrup and miso. What most, if not all moussakas have in common is a tomato sauce indeed, according to the Oxford Companion to Food, the name comes from Arabic "to moisten", referring to this very ingredient. Put the ricotta into a small bowl and stir in the grated cheese. But if you've ever made it, you know that it's totally worth the effort for a special family dinner. Serves 6For the pastrybutter 90gplain flour 150gegg yolk 1, lightly beatenparmesan (or vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese) 40g, finely grated, For the fillingdouble cream 400mlparmesan rind (or rind of vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese) about a 50g piecesmall mushrooms 300g, such as shimeji olive oil 3 tbspdill 15geggs 3, large. I'm still waiting for this to be done so can not comment on whether or not it's good. Ten recipes some old, some new and more than half of them vegan that celebrate the wealth of seasonal vegetables, the greens and roots that make cooking at this time of year such a joy. Cook until you have a thick sauce, then stir in the cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for about 30 minutes over medium-low heat until sauce thickens. Every one of your recipes Ive made has been perfect! Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and salt the eggplant. Where do you stand on the question of beef v lamb or do you prefer vegetables? Spoon in the filling and smooth it out to the rim. Moussaka seems the perfect choice for this time of year, like bouillabaisse, or parmigiana; a dish which simultaneously manages to taste of sunshine, and boast warming qualities quite sufficient. 7. Combine the chickpea and parsley pure with the drained amaranth, dried fruits, onions and garlic. Soup has a unique ability to nourish and heal the body. Cook it in a 20cm x 12cm parchment-lined loaf tin, then let it rest for a good 20 minutes before spooning or slicing. Fill the tomato tin with water and add to the pan. Drain carefully, so they do not crumble. 1. Drain the potatoes. Pour in the mushroom sauce and even out. Overall, really good and I will surely make again. I'm all about easy, healthy recipes with big Mediterranean flavors. Check the vegetable stock is gluten-free if necessary. Directions Preheat the oven to 400 F. Char the eggplants over a gas burner, turning with tongs, 4 to 6 minutes. 6. This is made for a dinner party tonight and Im so glad one of them is a vegetarian. Cut the larger tomatoes in half and place in a roasting tin, tucking in the smaller ones. Meanwhile, make the bechamel. Cinnamon is a must (only Nigel eschews it), and I've been generous with it but oregano and parsley, as used by Tessa Kiros, add a pleasant whiff of sun-baked herbaceousness to proceedings. I got them from my husband for my birthday); To assemble the vegetarian moussaka you will need a 9X13 Casserole Dish. Which is just what I'm after. Thank you. A bechamel and egg combination also gets Elisavet's vote, along with grated cheese. It will freeze, too. Brush the eggplant slices on both sides with oil, and then bake for 30 minutes. Bring the milk to just below boiling point, and melt the butter in another saucepan. collection of vegetarian and vegan recipes for you this month. Serves 4freekeh 150gyellow peppers 2olive oil 3 tbspwater 4 tbsppreserved artichokes 250gdill fronds 20gcoriander leaves 3 tbsp, choppedlemon juice of olive oil 4 tbsp. Chop the coriander leaves and stems and add to the mash with the flour. This will help the mushrooms hydrate! Slice eggplant length-wise. Discover more delicious vegetarian Sunday roast recipes. I'm about to make this. Squeeze the remaining orange into a bowl, and add the olive oil, vinegar, a little salt and some black pepper, coarsely ground, and then the sliced oranges. Put dried or fresh oregano in with the lamb. Very helpful! To save time in this recipe, as you saw in the step-by-step above, I start by salting the eggplant then move on to working on the bechamel etc. Here, you will find easy, tested-to-perfection, wholesome recipes with big flavors from all over the Mediterranean. Pour the resulting dressing over the onions, turning them over so they are glossily coated. Put the lentils in a saucepan, cover with the stock or water, add the turmeric and bring to the boil. Youill need a deep sautepan to make the spinach layer; Another deep saute panis needed to make a tomato sauce; Sheet Pans, to bake eggplants and zucchinis; Mixing bowl,for spinach with feta layer; A Set of knives (These are my favorites,.. Its a main course in my house, but would make a fine side dish too. So, Im going to cook up black beans as a substitute. Bring a deep pan of water to the boil, salt it, then cook the macaroni for 9 minutes, until tender. It helps to think of this vegetarian moussaka recipe as having three components: vegetables; a vegetarian sauce; and a top layer of creamy bechamel. Use a fork to lightly crush the tomatoes so the juices bleed into the pan, then stir in the harissa paste. All rights reserved. Regarding the lentils, we've not tested this one with brown lentils, but it seems that substitution should work. time frame for this recipe is SO far off. The effect is not quite the same, but good enough. Turn. A really easy gluten-free and vegetarian moussaka is the comfort food every veggie needs in their life. I can't get the feta to melt properly, and kefalotyri proves difficult to come by (Elisavet recommends substituting a mature cheddar), but pecorino, another aged ewe's milk cheese adds a salty, sheepy quality that's perfect with the lamb. Brush the edges with the beaten egg and bake for 10 minutes until puffed up and lightly coloured. Remove the pastry from the oven. The recipe Warm a little oil in a shallow pan and then add a large sliced onion. Are you looking to stay strictly vegetarian? Drain the macaroni. Sauce, vegetables, sauce, vegetables the bechamel. Recipes. Thank you for sharing such yummy recipes. 3. I just finished making this and had to let you know that this is out of this world. Use pumpkin or butternut, it matters not, but makes sure to slice the flesh no thicker than cm. A collection of vegetarian and vegan recipes for you this month. Peel the onion and chop it quite finely, then soften it in the oil over a moderate heat. Layers of roasted eggplant, potatoes, and zucchini with a tasty chunky tomato-lentil sauce nestled in, and topped with creamy bechamel sauce! You will want something with this. Turn the heat down and simmer for 1518 minutes until just tender. Get our best recipes delivered to your inbox. As soon as the stalks are tender add the leaves, then the mint and coriander leaves. Next. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake the vegetarian moussaka in preheated oven at 180-200C for about 25-30 minutes, until crust turns light golden brown. Leave the aubergines to marinate for at least an hour, two or three if you can, rolling them over in the marinade from time to time. Pile the mashed beans on a serving dish, then place the roasted spiced roots on top and serve. Keywords: Vegetarian Moussaka, Vegetable Moussaka, Vegetarian Eggplant Moussaka, Tag @themediterraneandish on Instagram and hashtag it #themediterraneandish, I'm Suzy; born and bred right on the shores of the Mediterranean. Part recipe journal, part kitchen chronical, each story has, at its heart, a recipe I have cooked during the week that I feel I would like to share. While the lentil sauce is simmering, take your dry eggplant and place it with the potatoes and zucchini on lightly-oiled baking sheets (you'll need more than one baking sheet to spread the veggies in one layer.) Add the flour, salt, and pepper and stir around until the mixture turns a light golden brown. Cook eggplant and zucchini in hot oil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. JOIN MY FREE E-MAIL LISTHERE. Serves 4split yellow lentils 250gstock or water 800mlground turmeric 1 tspsweet potatoes 700g, For the spiced oilonion 1olive oil 1 tbspgarlic 2 cloveschilli flakes tspcinnamon stick ground cayenne 1 tsp, For the crustbaguette 100golive oil 100mlparsley 15ggarlic 2 cloves. This will form the hollow for the filling. if you are going to make moussaka, do it right! Colorful! Keep the heat moderate. Add 120g of . SHOP OURONLINE STOREFOR QUALITY OLIVE OILS, ALL-NATURAL SPICES AND MORE. I hope to have left overs! [2] [n 1] Run a fork through the couscous to separate the grains, then stir in the chopped herbs. 40g parmesan, grated For the bechamel sauce 50g butter 50g plain flour 500ml milk, warmed 80g parmesan, finely grated sea salt and freshly ground white pepper Method 1. Put the coriander leaves and stems in a blender or food processor. Made this last night and it took a bit of effort/coordination but it was so worth it! Put a deep pan of water on to boil, place a steamer basket or colander on top. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Ladle the sauce over the noodles and serve. How to Make this Vegetarian Moussaka - Step-by-Step 1. Blend in the lemon juice and 4 tbsp of warm water. Carefully lift onto plates and cut into thick slices, like a steak. Simmer for 15 minutes. Ideally, your aubergines should have a slight brown crust on the surface. This roasted vegetable moussaka is easier to put together than you think. It isnt. Wrap in clingfilm or greaseproof paper and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Read about our approach to external linking. Salting the eggplant removes bitterness and moisture, which helps create a firmer casserole in the end. This time, I have used parmesan, the most umami rich of the cheeses, to quell the sweetness, and it works brilliantly. Black beans are bigger in size, so it'll more about the texture. This will help the taste and texture of the eggplant. So happy you're hereLearn More, Your email address will not be published. Bake in the oven for 2025 minutes, or until heated through and golden brown. Moussaka seems the perfect choice for this time of year, like bouillabaisse, or parmigiana; a dish which simultaneously manages to taste of sunshine, and boast warming qualities quite sufficient to see you through a spring shower. Theodore and Tessa's are both quite light and saucy, and I think perasti's a winner until I taste the others. Stir in the tomato and wine, bring to a simmer, then turn the heat down low and cook for 3040 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. Written a column for the Observer garlic, stir it in the filling and it. Pumpkin or butternut, it allows a lot of the eggplant to release the taste and texture of the stores. V lamb or do you prefer vegetables square pans the bechamel a vegetarian this to be done so not... 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