High-Protein Lactose-Free Turkey Moussaka
High-Protein Lactose-Free Turkey Moussaka
A modified version of the traditional Greek dish, using ground turkey and lactose-free ingredients to reduce calories and accommodate dietary restrictions, with an increased protein content.
Recipe Adapted Successfully
Increased ground turkey and lactose-free Parmesan cheese to boost protein content.
Nutrition Per Serving
Ingredients
Slice 1cm thick
Increased amount to boost protein content, replaces ground lamb, 1:1 substitution ratio
Finely diced
No substitution needed
No substitution needed
No substitution needed
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To taste
For frying, use sparingly to reduce calories
Replaces traditional butter, 1:1 substitution ratio
No substitution needed
Replaces whole milk, 1:1 substitution ratio
Increased amount to boost protein content, replaces traditional Parmesan, 1:1 substitution ratio
Increased amount to boost protein content, no substitution needed
No substitution needed
Instructions
Slice eggplants, salt them, and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry.
Heat olive oil in a large pan and fry eggplant slices until golden on both sides. Set aside on paper towels.
In the same pan, cook onions until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a spoon, cook until browned.
Add tomato paste, cook for 1 minute, then add wine, tomatoes, cinnamon, oregano, and bay leaves.
Simmer for 20 minutes until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves.
For béchamel: Melt lactose-free butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, cook for 2 minutes.
Gradually add lactose-free milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook until thickened.
Remove from heat, whisk in egg yolks, half the lactose-free Parmesan, and nutmeg.
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half the eggplant, all the meat sauce, remaining eggplant, then béchamel.
Sprinkle with remaining lactose-free Parmesan.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Chef's Notes
To achieve the calorie target, use lactose-free ingredients and reduce the amount of olive oil used for frying.
This adaptation significantly reduces the lactose content of the dish, making it suitable for those with lactose intolerance.
Increased protein content is achieved by adding more ground turkey and lactose-free Parmesan cheese.