Keto Moussaka Recipe

A Festive Dish the Whole Family Will Love!

Christmas is around the corner! What better way to celebrate a healthy, seizure-free holiday than with this delicious Keto Moussaka I developed for Ketocafé? It’s a family favorite—Naois and the whole crew are big fans! Packed with flavor and healthy fats, this dish is perfect for everyone to enjoy and share.

Wishing you a beautiful and seizure-free Christmas!

Nutritional Information

Total for 10 Servings:

• Keto Ratio: 2.5:1
• Calories: 3181 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 36.6 g
• Protein: 84.1 g
• Fat: 296.9 g

Per Serving (110 g):

• Keto Ratio: 2.5:1
• Calories: 318 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 3.7 g
• Protein: 8.4 g
• Fat: 29.7 g

Ingredients (10 Servings of 110 g)

• 200 g eggplant
• 200 g heavy cream
• 200 g peeled tomatoes (canned)
• 200 g ground meat
• 125 g mascarpone
• 100 g crème fraîche
• 50 g egg (1 egg)
• 50 g shallots (2 pieces)
• 50 g macadamia nuts
• 30 g olive oil
• 30 g tahini
• 30 g grated 50+ cheese
• 15 g tomato paste
• 5 g MCT oil
• 8 g garlic (2 cloves)
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Eggplants

• Wash and partially peel the eggplants in zebra stripes.
• Slice them lengthwise into thin slices.
• Heat 20 g of olive oil in a pan and grill the slices until browned (10-15 minutes). Set aside.

2. Make the Keto Béchamel Sauce

• Combine mascarpone, heavy cream, crème fraîche, egg, grated 50+ cheese, tahini, and MCT oil in a saucepan.
• Heat on low, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
• Season with salt and pepper. Stir until creamy and thickened, then remove from heat.

3. Prepare the Meat Sauce

• Chop macadamia nuts, shallots, and garlic.
• Sauté shallots and garlic in 10 g of olive oil until soft.
• Add ground meat and cook until browned.
• Stir in peeled tomatoes and simmer briefly.
• Add 3 tablespoons of béchamel sauce for extra creaminess. Remove from heat.

4. Assemble the Moussaka

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
• Layer eggplant slices, meat sauce, and béchamel sauce. Repeat.
• Finish with béchamel sauce and sprinkle grated cheese on top.

5. Bake

• Bake for 35-40 minutes.
• Optionally, cover with foil in the last 10 minutes to avoid burning.

Storage Tips

• Refrigerate: Store for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
• Freeze: Up to 3 months. Cool completely before freezing in portions.
• Reheat: Defrost in the fridge for 24 hours. Reheat in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20-30 minutes.

Enjoy a Healthy Keto Holiday!

This Keto Moussaka is rich, satisfying, and perfect for your low-carb holiday table. Let’s make this Christmas healthy, delicious, and joyful! ✨

Also have a look at last year’s Christmas dinner: Ketogenic Christmas Cauliflower Risotto: A Delicious Main Course for All