How many calories in moussaka
A portion of moussaka has about 520 kcal, with 36 g of fat.
Portion
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Moussaka is layers of fried aubergine and spiced lamb or beef mince, topped with a thick béchamel and baked. The Greek answer to lasagne.
A portion is 520 kcal, with 36 g of fat, 24 g of protein and 24 g of carbs. The aubergine soaks up oil when it's fried, and the white sauce adds the rest.
A taverna portion is often bigger than this. Bread and a side of chips on top of that and it adds up quickly.
Tips
- 1Have it with a Greek salad or green beans instead of chips.
- 2At home, roast the aubergine slices instead of frying them.
- 3Share a portion and order a grilled starter alongside.
Where it comes from
Dishes of layered aubergine and spiced mince are old, and a 13th century Baghdad cookbook already has recipes very like it. The name came into Greek through Ottoman Turkish from Arabic. The thick béchamel on top is a Greek twist from the 1920s, by the French trained chef Nikolaos Tselementes, who wanted to make Greek cooking more European.
Where does our food come from? · Source: Wikipedia, Moussaka
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Questions
Is moussaka higher than lasagne?
They're in the same range. Moussaka has more fat from the aubergine, lasagne more carbs from the pasta.
How much protein is in moussaka?
About 24 g in a portion.
Why is moussaka so high in fat?
Fried aubergine soaks up a lot of oil, and the béchamel on top has butter in it.
Is vegetarian moussaka lower in calories?
A bit, if the mince is swapped for lentils, because lentils have far less fat than lamb. The fried aubergine and the béchamel stay the same, so it's still a rich dish.
Can you freeze moussaka?
Yes, it keeps for up to three months in the freezer, whole or in portions. Defrost it in the fridge overnight and reheat it until it's piping hot all the way through.
