Is Moussaka vegetarian?

It's often made with ground meat, but can easily be vegetarian.

How is it typically served?

It’s best enjoyed hot, often with a side salad.

Yes, it freezes well for up to three months.

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A rich casserole of layers including eggplant, lentils, and béchamel sauce, bringing Mediterranean flavors to your table.

Per 100 g

150 kcal

1 serving

450 kcal

(300 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
6 g / 100g	14 g / 100g	8 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 16% · Carbs 37% · Fat 47%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 serving (300 g, 450 kcal) is 23% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 serving takes about 110 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Eggplant Moussaka is number 2 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 170 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Crunchy Vegetable Sushi	140	3 g
Eggplant Moussaka	150	6 g
Savory Lentil Shepherd's Pie	150	9 g
Savory Veggie Sushi	150	3 g
Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew)	200	25 g
Savory Okonomiyaki	210	8 g

Nutrition data updated June 15, 2026.

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Is Moussaka vegetarian?: It's often made with ground meat, but can easily be vegetarian.
How is it typically served?: It’s best enjoyed hot, often with a side salad.
Can I freeze leftovers?: Yes, it freezes well for up to three months.

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