Zucchini Moussaka

Recipes of Vegetables

Ingredients for Zucchini Moussaka

Ingredients for Serves 4.
  • 1 3/4 lbs. Zucchini, finely sliced
  • 8 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 green peppers, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 lb. Tomatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
  • - Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 lb. Swiss cheese, in slices
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/4 cups yogurt, unflavored
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese

Preparation of Zucchini Moussaka

1. Brown zucchini slices in olive oil over medium heat. Turn to brown on both sides. Set aside.

2. Brown onion, peppers and garlic, 4 minutes, stirring. Add more oil if necessary.

3. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, mint, salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes more.

4. Grease a baking dish and cover the bottom with zucchini slices. Spoon half of tomato mixture over the zucchini, top with cheese slices. Spoon the rest of tomato mixture and top with a layer of zucchini.

5. In a bowl mix the flour, egg yolks, grated cheese, salt and pepper. Pour over the zucchini. Bake uncovered in a 350ยบ oven, for 25 minutes or until golden. Serve hot.

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