BASIC and BRILLIANT Moussaka but Better

Think you need fancy equipment to cook great food? Think again! I’m sharing how to achieve gourmet results with basic tools and ingredients. Today we're making an inspired classic from an old restaurant I used to work in eons ago.
I served this at the month long silent retreat, (link below) as one of the family meals. This is my version of Moussaka, inspired by the traditional, now made with whole foods, lentils, tempeh, tons of veg with a creamy velvety polenta as the topper. DELICIOUS! Seasoned to perfection! It's normally prepared with gobs of butter and dairy and meat filling. We're changing all that and making some healthier alternatives without sacrificing flavor or texture. This is a great vegan recipe for potlucks, family meal, restaurants entrees, catering buffets, cafes, or meal prep. It can be portioned and served individually and the cost is inexpensive. A must try. This can also be made with no oil for the WFPBNO buffs. I share tips on how during the show..

The best plant based inspired moussaka you'll ever have:

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Cooking for 30 days silent retreat:    • I cooked 1800 MEALS in a month of silence  

INGREDIENTS:
1 coffee cup size of lentils to 3 cups of water
3 each Aubergine/Eggplant, 2 each diced – (save one for garnish later)
1 200G Tempeh (or tofu or Plant based meat)
1 Large white onion, diced
1 Courgette/Zucchini, diced
2 Tomatoes, diced
1 large potato, diced
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste

½ teaspoon Cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon All Spice
½ teaspoon Nutmeg
1 tablespoon Oregano
Tablespoon Flake Salt
Tablespoon Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic, Granulated
3 - 4 tablespoons Olive Oil.


POLENTA:
5 cups water
1 cup fine corn meal
1 lemon, zest and juice
2 – 3 tablespoons vegan butter
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3 tablespoons Garlic and herb Nutritional Beast – recipe here:    • CHEF’S Secret: Nutritional Yeast Seasoning...  

1 -2 handfuls shredded vegan cheese (optional)
Other option to add, Unsweetened vegan yogurt, splash or two of plant based milk.