Vegetarian Moussaka - Recipe from Athens, Greece!

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  • Vegetarian Moussaka - Recipe from Athens
    • 3 eggplants, 3 potatoes, 3 zucchini, 1lb carrots peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices
    • 2 cups olive oil
    • 2 cups Gouda or your favorite cheese
    • Salt & Pepper to taste
    • 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
    • 8-ounce tomato sauce
    • 4 cups milk
    • 1 cup butter
    • 8 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    Optional ingredients for meat:
    • (optional meat) - 1 pound lean ground beef or Lamb
    • 2 onions, chopped
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
    • 1/2 cup red wine
    • 1 egg, beaten
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    Prep 45 minutes
    Cook - 1 hour
    1. Slice carrots lengthwise and boil for 10-20 minutes. Then put in a strainer to remove water.
    2. Lay the slices of eggplant on paper towels, sprinkle lightly with salt, and set aside for 30 minutes to draw out the moisture. Then in a skillet over high heat, heat the olive oil. Quickly fry the eggplant until browned. Set aside on paper towels to drain oil.
    3. Do the same with the potatoes and zucchini.
    4. (Optional for meat) In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the ground beef, salt and pepper to taste, onions, and garlic. After the beef is browned, sprinkle in the cinnamon, nutmeg, fines herbs and parsley. Pour in the tomato sauce and wine, and mix well. Simmer for 20 minutes. Allow to cool, and then stir in beaten egg.
    5. To make the béchamel sauce, begin by scalding the milk in a saucepan. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Lower heat; gradually pour in the hot milk, whisking constantly until it thickens. Season with salt, and white pepper.
    6. Arrange a layer of potato, zucchini, and eggplant in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover eggplant with carrots then béchamel sauce (meat mixture first if using that), and then sprinkle 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese over the top. Lay out the layers or each adding cheese, tomato sauce, and nutmeg/salt/pepper as shown
    7. Bake for 20-30 minutes until top is brown and cooked through (1 hour with meat at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
    8. Let sit at least 20 minutes before serving.
    Béchamel Sauce:
    1. Melt 50g of butter in a medium-size pot and add 5 x tablespoons of plain flour.
    2. Mix continuously using a whisk until there are no lumps and the flour has dissolved.
    3. Add salt and pepper and keep mixing, leaving it to cook and become creamy in texture.
    4. While mixing, add 4 cups of milk and stir really well until the béchamel sauce thickens even more.
    5. (Optional) Mix in 2 x egg yolks and 150g of grated parmesan cheese.
    6. Continue to cook until all of the ingredients have dissolved and mixed through.
    Measurements are Approximate
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Комментарии • 133

  • @luciasamaras7767
    @luciasamaras7767 4 года назад +5

    What a fantastic host, so vibrant and generous! The Greek culture is outstandingly friendly. And of course, the food is superb!

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  4 года назад +1

      Yes, very true. Great people great food.

  • @suratiivey9142
    @suratiivey9142 9 месяцев назад

    This guy has the touch ! Makes me want to go to Greece ! And eat, a lot, and to make this at home and invite wonderful good deserving friends. Yay !

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  8 месяцев назад

      Glad to hear you liked it. Did you make this?

  • @t.cobbseats8765
    @t.cobbseats8765 5 лет назад +9

    Your Moussaka looks amazing! Thank you for sharing the fact that everyone makes moussaka their own, and there isn't an only way to do it! Definitely creating my own version....stay tuned and thank you again!

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  5 лет назад

      That's great to hear. Let me know how it comes out!

  • @rosariolongoria7604
    @rosariolongoria7604 6 лет назад +7

    Absolutely AMAZING!!
    Thanks to this recipe I got a " the best cook in town" comment on my last weekend dinner!! Huge thanks!!!

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  6 лет назад

      Ha! wow that's great to hear! Thank you for the comment so happy to read.

  • @erosamuk
    @erosamuk 5 лет назад +1

    Looks wonderful. I've been searching for a good veg moussaka recipe and this just might be the one. So nice of Ydria to share their recipe for this classic Greek dish. THANK YOU!!

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  5 лет назад +1

      My pleasure! happy to read this thanks for saying and let me know how it comes out!

    • @erosamuk
      @erosamuk 5 лет назад

      @@Theartofunity Will do. Thanks again!
      😍😍😍

  • @iww6205
    @iww6205 6 лет назад +7

    Great video, Athens looks so nice.

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  6 лет назад +2

      Thanks for saying, glad you liked it. Yes it's a special place

  • @raziakhalifa3440
    @raziakhalifa3440 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this recipe

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  5 лет назад

      Glad you liked it, thank you for saying!

  • @samiaalatrash4550
    @samiaalatrash4550 3 года назад

    Absolutely awesome 👏

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  3 года назад

      Yeah, thanks for saying Samia, glad you liked it!

  • @sunnynavnit4151
    @sunnynavnit4151 5 лет назад +8

    Very nice cook. Excellent person talking about the cooking process. He loves his cooking. Well done. Also to the person taking the interview.

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  5 лет назад

      Thanks for saying Sunny, yes it was a real pleasure doing this with them.

    • @jasonweston3769
      @jasonweston3769 3 года назад

      i guess it's quite off topic but do anybody know a good place to watch newly released series online?

    • @raulpeyton8370
      @raulpeyton8370 3 года назад

      @Jason Weston i use flixzone. You can find it on google =)

  • @rosariolongoria7604
    @rosariolongoria7604 6 лет назад +1

    Amazing!!

  • @sophiebure2796
    @sophiebure2796 3 года назад

    Thank you so much! You made my day!

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  3 года назад

      Hahah, great to hear Sophie, thanks for saying! :)

  • @andreadahan6813
    @andreadahan6813 7 месяцев назад

    Wow! Looks amazing! Great tips and tricks. Thanks 🙏🏻 😊🎉

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for saying, you gonna try it ?

  • @seattlejayde
    @seattlejayde Год назад

    Looks delicious!

  • @charleskerry845
    @charleskerry845 5 лет назад +1

    Looks good ,your bechemel sauce looks really good.

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  5 лет назад

      Great to hear Charles, thanks for saying.

  • @kimberlydavis5034
    @kimberlydavis5034 4 года назад +1

    Oh your moussaka looks so delicious.💖

  • @321scully
    @321scully 3 года назад

    It looks delicious!!!!

  • @christianamara9623
    @christianamara9623 6 лет назад +2

    So glad you are enjoying Greece and our cooking so much! You really look so alive on this! 🙏🏻

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  6 лет назад +1

      Oh thank you Christiana! Great to hear that from you. ;)

    • @christianamara9623
      @christianamara9623 6 лет назад

      TheArtofUnity.com thanks for succeeding at making me verrrry home sick!

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  6 лет назад +1

      Lol, I'll make it up to you when I see you. We'll make it together.

    • @christianamara9623
      @christianamara9623 6 лет назад

      TheArtofUnity.com fantastic!

    • @christianamara9623
      @christianamara9623 6 лет назад

      TheArtofUnity.com I'm enjoying a beautiful sunset in Palm Springs and water to send you a greeting! Are you still in Greece?

  • @nonnoziccardy4353
    @nonnoziccardy4353 4 года назад

    Outstanding 👍

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  4 года назад

      haha, great to hear Nonno! thanks for saying. :)

  • @vivahabbitvanassen
    @vivahabbitvanassen 6 лет назад +3

    Oh my this look so good thank you so much.

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  6 лет назад

      haha, thanks for saying Viva. Hope you try it!

  • @VideoGrabaciones2010
    @VideoGrabaciones2010 5 лет назад

    Ευχάριστο πολύ

  • @caseyrowe3402
    @caseyrowe3402 5 лет назад

    I liked the video. :D

  • @Agapy8888
    @Agapy8888 2 года назад

    I don’t fry anything but roast it
    I love the addition of nutmeg.
    I add it to the bechamel sauce.

  • @nileshvasa8473
    @nileshvasa8473 5 лет назад

    Beautiful 🥰🥰😇😇😇

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  5 лет назад

      Thanks for saying Nilesh, glad you liked it!

  • @melliotbarrett
    @melliotbarrett 4 года назад

    I added sautéed onion and some garlic. Looks really nice!

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  4 года назад

      Great to hear! Thanks for saying and glad it was helpful!

  • @iww6205
    @iww6205 6 лет назад

    And the lasagna looks delicious. A big hug to the 👨‍🍳 chef

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  6 лет назад

      Thanks, yes same, they were both great guys.

    • @iww6205
      @iww6205 6 лет назад

      🙂thank you

    • @iww6205
      @iww6205 6 лет назад

      😊

    • @frazk2427
      @frazk2427 5 лет назад

      It's mousakka, not lasagne.

  • @RiaLake
    @RiaLake 6 лет назад +2

    Looks delicious, wish l’d found this restaurant on my visit to Athens. I usually add soya mince but will incorporate carrots too when l make later. Thank you.

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  6 лет назад +1

      Glad you liked it Ria, thanks for saying and let me know how it comes out!

    • @RiaLake
      @RiaLake 6 лет назад

      I made the moussaka today with the carrots and since I didn't have any courgettes I substituted red peppers in the soya mince. It turned out well, in fact truly scrumptious and very much enjoyed by all. Thanks again for a great recipe.

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  6 лет назад +1

      Alright! That's great to hear Ria! So happy to hear and thanks for saying.

  • @nedmalasso6149
    @nedmalasso6149 5 лет назад

    ummmmgood

  • @vanfernandes292
    @vanfernandes292 5 лет назад +1

    You love the chef, I know. :'D

  • @yeshuaisthewaythetruthandt515
    @yeshuaisthewaythetruthandt515 6 лет назад

    Thanku

  • @StevePhillips
    @StevePhillips 6 лет назад

    "Little more work" into this dish, but looks amazing nice to see you enjoy it afterwards with your good friend.

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  6 лет назад

      Lol, yes it's true, I was thinking of you saying so when I posted it. It's worth a shot when you have the family over Steve, let me know if you try it. And yes, those guys were great. Thanks for saying.

    • @StevePhillips
      @StevePhillips 6 лет назад

      How strange. I believe sometimes we get a glimpse into the future. It will have to be next week I try that dish, hope I can get all the ingredients. I'll let you know. Thank you once again for sharing your enthusiasms, life style and people you meet.

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  6 лет назад

      haha, great to hear Steve, it's a joyous path. Let me know if you do.

    • @boshogoolcharan2646
      @boshogoolcharan2646 6 лет назад

      Steve Phillips n

  • @TheLissy67
    @TheLissy67 5 лет назад

    😍😋

  • @Hannah-zb5ji
    @Hannah-zb5ji 5 лет назад

    I love Greek cooking

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  5 лет назад

      Its so good! thanks for saying. Couple other recipes I have from Greece here.

  • @user-hf8ug8mv7t
    @user-hf8ug8mv7t 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for this video I did it
    was amazing dish my family love it great job💘
    P.S carrot 🥕 Coke it well not only 15mnts

  • @harrynac6017
    @harrynac6017 3 года назад

    With real Greek Gouda ;)
    Greetings from the Netherlands

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  3 года назад

      Thanks for saying! Glad you liked it :)

  • @anjaliramsumair5454
    @anjaliramsumair5454 5 лет назад

    Hey used half ripe and ripe plantains also in your recipe and put some sliced mushrooms

  • @senator1295
    @senator1295 4 года назад

    I subed on this

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  4 года назад

      Thanks Senator, good to have you. Glad you liked it

  • @VideoGrabaciones2010
    @VideoGrabaciones2010 5 лет назад

    This should be on regular tv programming. Next time I am in Greece, that is the restaurant we will be for lunch.

  • @Turandot29
    @Turandot29 4 года назад

    I'm an avid maker of moussaka (tho not vegetarian) and find it interesting that he uses nutmeg in place of cinnamon ...

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  4 года назад

      Okay, well you know better than me, did you try it? how is it? I liked it

    • @Agapy8888
      @Agapy8888 2 года назад

      Nutmeg is great. I also add it to the bechamel.

  • @martasoltys9091
    @martasoltys9091 4 года назад

    Just made this but my oven is broken so I'm doing it in a frying pan on the stove. We'll see in half and hour (plus 20 minutes of resting after).

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  4 года назад

      haha, love the dedication. Let me know how it comes out.

  • @420protoman
    @420protoman 5 лет назад

    can i do this without bechemel i don't like eating flour. i guess i could make something else like a cheese sauce

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  5 лет назад

      Yeah I'm with you. I would try it and see ow you like it. That's kind of the essence of this but then again so is doing it with meat.

  • @DanaSellsLA
    @DanaSellsLA Год назад

    Uh oh. I didn’t make a thick layer of bechamel. Can I make and add more even though I have it uncooked in fridge over night? Thanks!

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  Год назад +1

      Yes, sorry I just saw this. I would. Let me know how it comes out.

    • @DanaSellsLA
      @DanaSellsLA Год назад

      @@Theartofunity Thank you so much!

    • @DanaSellsLA
      @DanaSellsLA Год назад

      @@Theartofunity It was delicious- thank you!

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  Год назад

      @@DanaSellsLA Great to hear!

  • @KhangarooCourt
    @KhangarooCourt 6 лет назад

    his english is good. what is the language in greece?

  • @msmssmsm2385
    @msmssmsm2385 5 лет назад

    Bon dieux je serais autre chose que celle-ci.

  • @matsmith3215
    @matsmith3215 4 года назад

    The bechemal was a little thick!too much flour in the rue!overall looks good and great idea with the carrots and zuchinni or corguette if your American.

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  4 года назад

      Thanks for the feedback Mat. Was my first time learning this. Glad you enjoyed it for the most part.

  • @msmssmsm2385
    @msmssmsm2385 5 лет назад

    6 etoiles miam miam.

  • @janieb1439
    @janieb1439 5 лет назад +1

    Gouda! parmesan! No feta! Are we in Greece?? I am just very suprised about ingredients! Nice recipe anyway

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  5 лет назад

      haha, yes sometimes a change is good, but feta would be nice. The place is great though. Thanks for the nice words.

    • @janieb1439
      @janieb1439 5 лет назад

      haha! Nice that you have some humour!! This receipe anyway, seams so tasty!! hmmm! Kalispera !! Efkaristo poli!!

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  5 лет назад

      @@janieb1439 Thanks for saying, glad you liked it!

  • @nedmalasso6149
    @nedmalasso6149 5 лет назад

    slow daown please

  • @mavoisine3
    @mavoisine3 4 года назад

    that guy is so hot.... I love the way he says tseez.

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  4 года назад

      haha, glad you liked the mousaka lol

  • @1nlillatiger
    @1nlillatiger Год назад

    There is no Gouda cheese in Greek Mousaka no carrots the cheese should be kefalograviera or parmegiano and there should be way more tomato sauce than they put in and on the bottom you put olive oil and breadcrumbs in your pan yezz!!

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  Год назад

      Well that's kind of the point, it's a vegetarian recipe. Have you made it without meat?

  • @nedmalasso6149
    @nedmalasso6149 5 лет назад

    *down*

  • @damtlhomie2138
    @damtlhomie2138 5 лет назад +1

    Akis bechamel looks better!!!

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  5 лет назад

      Don't know who that is

    • @gjj655
      @gjj655 5 лет назад

      m.ruclips.net/video/Z_GcsR7Q99s/видео.html

  • @danamay1718
    @danamay1718 5 лет назад

    The yin yang is evil

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  5 лет назад

      How do you figure?

    • @danamay1718
      @danamay1718 5 лет назад

      @@Theartofunity its all athe bunch of communism BS. Communists are all fat and greedy.

    • @paigeconnelly4244
      @paigeconnelly4244 4 года назад

      Dana May lol, you're really stupid 😂

  • @ronniebutler3635
    @ronniebutler3635 3 года назад

    I bet that tastes really bland.

    • @Theartofunity
      @Theartofunity  3 года назад

      You would think but I loved it. Has a lot of good reviews too.

  • @marimundu8111
    @marimundu8111 2 года назад

    Uff... The worst moussaka I've ever seen.
    τι καταστροφή! Πονάει να το βλέπεις
    -Cheese cheese cheese! (Completely unnecessary in this recipe... If they add so much is because the recipe has no flavor. Cheese is addictive, so adding it in this case is a way to fix the recipe. Restaurants and food companies know it)
    -Tomato... Just a little bit! (Seriously?? Moussaka base is Potato, Aubergine and ragu. *Ragu is a tomato sauce with meat; vegetarian option could be done with chickpeas as libanese moussaka; another idea is mushrooms and lentils)
    -Bechamel, is it the first time the guy cooks? In his life? (The butter, or the margarine, with the flour should be a nice velvet cream before adding the milk! Not small balls of dough. And that's why it took tooooooo long to make it and get rid of all the clumps it had. And still, they were at the end...)
    +Saying that "the vegetarian part" is the carrots...
    Sorry, but this restaurant knows nothing about food and dietaries. Nothing about nutrition (this moussaka has no protein).
    Therefore, I have to say that it is one of the mediocre restaurants that unfortunately many of these are found in tourist areas and in the Mediterranean.

    • @steveboone7390
      @steveboone7390 Год назад

      So what do you suggest? You criticize but do not provide a solution! Please tell me if you have tried this and if so, what is it lacking?

    • @steveboone7390
      @steveboone7390 Год назад

      You have just replaced the recipe with your own. I eat meat but appreciate vegetarian options. This is good recipe and you can tweak this to your own taste. Mushrooms or lentils can also enhance this particular recipe. Also remember this is a restaurant, so not as lavish with ingredients as profit has to be a factor and balance the equation!