Recipe: Delicious Egyptian Moussaka/Messa'aa (Vegan/Vegetarian)

Egyptian Moussaka/Messa'aa (Vegan/Vegetarian). Great recipe for Egyptian Moussaka/Messa'aa (Vegan/Vegetarian). Although this Vegetarian Moussaka probably has very little to do with the authentic Greek dish — well, apart from the fact that it's made with layers of sliced eggplants that is — I think that it still deserves to be called. This entry was posted in Fiction, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Main Course, Middle Eastern, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian by Chloe.

Although this Vegetarian Moussaka probably has very little to do with the authentic Greek dish — well, apart from the fact that it's made with layers of sliced eggplants that is — I think that it still deserves to be called Moussaka! The way I see it, it's a super healthy and tasty vegetarian version of an already. Egyptian Food Egyptian Recipes Arabic Recipes Vegan Moussaka Mousaka Recipe Musaka Venison Recipes Lamb Recipes Rice Recipes. You can cook Egyptian Moussaka/Messa'aa (Vegan/Vegetarian) using 16 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Egyptian Moussaka/Messa'aa (Vegan/Vegetarian)

1. You need 2 of Garlic Cloves Crushed.
2. You need 2 of Tomatoes Sliced.
3. Prepare 1 Can of Crushed Tomatoes.
4. You need 1 Cup of Passata.
5. Prepare 1 Can of Chickpeas.
6. Prepare of Spices.
7. You need 1 tbs of 7 Spices.
8. You need 1 tsp of Salt.
9. You need 1 tsp of Pepper.
10. You need 1/4 tsp of Hot Chili Powder.
11. Prepare 1/2 tsp of Ground Cumin.
12. Prepare of Quite a lot of Olive Oil.
13. Prepare of Produce.
14. You need 2 of Eggplants Thickly Sliced.
15. It's 1/2 of Onion Sliced.
16. It's 1/2 of Onion Chopped.

Vegan crunchy baked eggplant bites, served with a marinara dipping sauce. Everyone goes nuts for this appetizer whenever I make it, it's the first one to get eaten. For most, the word Moussaka conjures up images of layers of fried eggplant, juicy minced beef and sometimes even a layer of creamy bechamel sauce baked to perfection. The moussaka that I am sharing with you today.

Egyptian Moussaka/Messa'aa (Vegan/Vegetarian) instructions

1. Preheat Oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Line a baking tray with foil and brush with oil, lay Eggplant slices and drizzle with oil, salt, pepper and Spices (keep most of Spices for the sauce). Alternatively, you can fry the Eggplant in batches and place on absorbent towel..
2. Bake for 10-15mins on each side.
3. While the Eggplant is baking, prepare the sauce..
4. The Sauce - Heat a table spoon of olive oil in a pot. Add chopped onion (not the sliced) & garlic until soft. Add the chickpeas and Spices and stir for a minute. Add the passata and canned tomatoes, bring to boil and simmer for approx 15-20mins.
5. Once Eggplant is baked, remove from oven and line the bottom of a baking tray with Eggplant slices. Then a layer of the sauce, followed by tomato slices, sliced onion and repeat process..
6. Place back in oven and bake for 40mins or so (you may want to cover the dish in foil for the first 20mins)..
7. I forgot to take a pic after pulling it out of the oven. Just wanted to eat 😂.

This is a easy traditional Egyptian Vegan recipe called Mesa'a'ah, it is the Egyptian take on the Greek dish Moussaka. Egyptian Moussaka is traditionally made with ground meat, so this recipe substitutes it with diced mushrooms. Hidden in the delicate eggplant layers are currants which add a touch of sweetness. Egyptian Moussaka is traditionally made with ground meat, so I substituted it with diced mushrooms. The flavor combo is to die for.