Description
Moussaka Maghmour is a flavorful and hearty dish made with layers of roasted eggplant, chickpeas, and a creamy tahini sauce, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sprinkle the eggplant slices with salt and let them sit for about 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- Add the bell pepper and cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the chickpeas, diced tomatoes, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- While the chickpea mixture simmers, brush the eggplant slices with the remaining olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, water, and lemon juice until smooth.
- In a large baking dish, layer half of the roasted eggplant, followed by the chickpea mixture, and then the remaining eggplant on top. Drizzle the tahini sauce over the top.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a heartier dish, add cooked quinoa or rice to the chickpea mixture.
- Try adding other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg