Lentil & lamb moussaka
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Lentil & lamb moussaka

By Good Food

More lentils, less mince is the key to this low-cost family meal

  • Prep:15 mins
    Cook:40 mins
  • Serves 6
  • Easy

Nutrition per serving

  • kcal 343
  • fat 17g
  • saturates 9g
  • carbs 29g
  • sugars 8g
  • fibre 6g
  • protein 20g
  • salt 0.59g

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 aubergine, diced
  • 250g lean minced lamb
  • 400g can lentils in water, drained
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 500g cooked potatoes, diced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 150ml hot vegetable stock
  • 500g tub Greek yogurt
  • 1 egg, beaten

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the onion and cook for 3 mins until starting to colour and soften. Add the garlic, aubergine and lamb, then cook for 5-10 mins until the mince is brown and the aubergine is softened.

  2. Stir in the lentils, tomatoes, potatoes, oregano, cinnamon, some seasoning and the stock. Increase the heat and simmer for 10-15 mins until the mixture thickens.

  3. Heat grill to high. Transfer the lentil and lamb mix to an ovenproof dish. Mix the Greek yogurt with the beaten egg, then pour on top of the lentil and lamb mix. Grill for 5 mins until the top is bubbling and golden.

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