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    MJ & Hungryman » Baby/Kid-Friendly Recipes » Family Meals » Healthy Tex-Mex Moussaka

    Healthy Tex-Mex Moussaka

    By Min On May 1, 2018, Updated February 11, 2022

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    A traditional Greek comfort food gets a fun and healthy makeover in this Tex-Mex Moussaka. Layered with flavor-packed meat and veggie sauce, corn tortilla, and Greek yogurt sauce, this casserole is sure to become your go-to, quick and easy meal that you can whip up even on your busiest days.

    a close up shot of a cut up slice of moussaka

    This recipe was totally inspired my random but awesome purchase of eggplants at the store. I mean it was 2 for $1, and it didn’t matter the size, so of course I tried to find the biggest one. But then I got home and just stared at the eggplants not knowing what to do with them. So I googled “eggplant recipes” and a classic Greek dish, moussaka totally caught my eye.

    Now this dish really deviates from the traditional version because:

    1. I am too lazy to slice the eggplants really thin and fry them and
    2. I wanted to make this baby-friendly. However, it has all the flavors and components of moussaka so that’s what I’m calling it ;).

    So instead, I diced the eggplants and threw the cubes in with the rest of the ingredients to make this a one pot meal. Once you finish cooking the beef and veggie mixture, you can honestly stop right there and serve with various whole grains or pasta.

    But go a step further and you can enjoy this scrumptious, hearty bake! It will make this dish more finger friendly as well. I’m calling this Tex-Mex moussaka because I used corn tortilla (I seriously racked my brain over what to call this dish), but you can also use flour tortilla or lasagna noodles.

    And instead of the classic béchamel sauce, I spread a layer of creamy sauce that contains one of my son's favorite food, whole fat Greek yogurt.

    two image collage with corn tortilla spread out on glass baking dish on left and the moussaka all layered on the right

    Healthy Moussaka for Babies and Toddlers

    collage showing the bake cut into a strip and bite sized pieces and served in a bowl with a spoon for babies

    You can serve this to your baby as soon as they're ready for solids, usually around 6 months. If you're unsure if your baby is developmentally ready, grab this FREE handout.

    You can slice into strips. And if your baby is starting to develop their pincer grasp, try cutting into smaller pieces to help encourage them to practice this new skill. But do offer alongside larger pieces so that they won’t get too frustrated, like you see here.

    To switch things up, I suggest serving the leftovers in a bowl (removed the tortilla to make it easier to scoop). Its thick consistency makes it perfectly scoopable with  both hands or spoon. Even if your baby wants to have nothing do with the spoon, that’s ok! Keep offering and modeling. 

    tex-mex moussaka cut into strips and served with beets and avocado on a baby silicone divided plate

    For toddlers, you can also serve as strips or keep the pieces large to encourage them to learn to take bites.

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    a close up shot of a cut up slice of moussaka

    Tex-Mex Moussaka

    Layered with flavor-packed meat and veggie sauce, corn tortilla, and Greek yogurt sauce, this casserole is sure to become your go-to, quick and easy meal!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Author: Min | MJ and Hungryman

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground beef or lamb
    • 1 pound eggplant peeled and chopped into ½ inch cubes
    • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
    • 1 green bell pepper finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or can use 1-2 fresh garlic cloves
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 14 ounce can no salt added tomato sauce
    • 10-12 corn tortillas

    Topping

    • ¾ cup whole fat Greek yogurt
    • 1 egg beaten
    • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

    Instructions

    • preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
    • In a large pan, cook meat over med-high heat until browned and cooked through, breaking up large chunks. Add in all the vegetables and seasonings cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce. Bring pan to boil, then simmer and cook, covered, for 15 minutes.
    • In a bowl, combine the yogurt, egg, and cheese together.
    • In a greased 13x9 inch baking dish, arrange 5-6 tortillas. Layer with half of the meat and veggie mixture. Add another layer of tortilla and pour the remaining sauce on top. Spread the Greek yogurt mixture evenly on top.
    • Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

    Notes

    For baby, cut into strips to make it easier to pick up! Just be sure to wait at least 20 minutes before cutting. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 296kcal | Protein: 17g | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 2mg
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
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    Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

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    1. Stephanie says

      August 29, 2021 at 9:49 pm

      5 stars
      Soooo yummy!! People would actually think I know how to cook! 🤣🤣thank you!!

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    2. Rachel Yong says

      August 26, 2021 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      Made this today. My whole family truly enjoyed it! My 9 month old baby loves it a lot! Thanks

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      • Min says

        August 26, 2021 at 4:10 pm

        So glad to hear!! Thanks for sharing with me 😉

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