Moussaka-style tacos

A fun twist on a Greek classic, these handheld Moussacos are perfect for busy, family-friendly dinners.

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Serves

4

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Loaded with New Zealand lamb mince, these moussacos are a perfect family-friendly dinner for busy weeknights. Rich in both haem iron from the lamb, and non-haem iron from all the lentils and spinach, this balanced meal is as nutritious as it is delicious. Easy to prep and full of Mediterranean-inspired flavour, it’s a wholesome way to keep everyone at the table happy - no cutlery required!

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Ingredients

  • 400g Quality Mark lamb mince

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

  • 1 onion

    finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves

    finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • A pinch of salt and pepper

  • 400g tomato passata

  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 can of lentils

    drained
  • 1 eggplant

  • 1 cup Greek style yoghurt

  • juice and zest of ½ a lemon

To serve
  • 8 small taco tortillas

  • 1 bag baby spinach

    chopped
  • tomato chutney

    optional
  • fresh mint

Method

1

Dice eggplant into small pieces and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake in the oven or air-fryer at 180 °C for about 20 minutes, until soft and tender.

2

Heat a dash of olive oil in a pan over a medium-high heat and sauté the onion and garlic until soft. Add the lamb mince and cook until lightly browned.

3

Stir in the tomato paste, passata, lentils, and spices. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

4

Place yoghurt, lemon juice and zest in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.

5

Warm tortillas and fill with yoghurt sauce, lamb, eggplant, and baby spinach. Finish with a teaspoon of tomato chutney and garnish with fresh mint to serve.

Nutrition Information per Serving (569g)

This nutrition analysis is based on 4 serves (2 tortillas per serve) and doesn't include the chutney.

Energy2388kJ (571 kcal)
Protein37.1g
Total Fat23.0g
Saturated Fat8.9g
Carbohydrate48.3g
Dietary Fibre11.2g
Sodium884mg
Iron4.6mg
Zinc4.2mg
Vitamin B121.4µg
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