Moussaka with Cauliflower

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Wash the cauliflower and carrot. Divide the cauliflower into large florets, peel, wash, and chop the onion, peel and grate the carrot. Peel, rinse, and finely chop the garlic cloves. Wash and finely chop the parsley and dill.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Prepare the meat and vegetables for baking. Heat oil in a skillet and sauté the onion with carrot and garlic. Add the ground meat and fry, breaking it into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper to taste, add ground paprika. Cover and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Bring salted water to a boil in a saucepan and blanch the cauliflower florets for 5 minutes, drain, cool, and break into smaller florets.

   TipDo not cook the cauliflower until done, just blanch it until slightly tender.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Assemble the moussaka. Grease a baking dish with butter, spread half of the cauliflower on the bottom. Layer the ground meat evenly on top and cover with the remaining cauliflower. In a separate container, mix the milk and eggs, beat lightly, and season with salt. Pour the mixture over the casserole.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Bake the moussaka. Place small pieces of butter on top of the casserole. Place the baking sheet in an oven preheated to 200 degrees and bake for 40 minutes, until the moussaka is cooked through and golden brown. After removing from the oven, let the casserole cool slightly so it doesn't fall apart when sliced into portions.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Serve the moussaka, sprinkled with fresh herbs—parsley and dill, which will add aroma and enhance the flavor of the dish.