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Mini Veggie Moussaka with Bechamel recipe

Easy Mini Veggie Moussaka with Bechamel Recipe You’ll Love

Try this Mini Veggie Moussaka with Bechamel recipe for a comfort food that’s hearty, easy to prepare, and packed with fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 mini dishes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Veggie Layers
  • 1 medium Eggplant slices
  • 2 medium Zucchini thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Bell peppers mix of red and yellow, sliced
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Tomato Sauce
  • 1 can Canned crushed tomatoes quality canned for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Béchamel Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Butter unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Milk warmed
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese stirred in

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Prep the Veggie Layers
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet to roast eggplant and zucchini until tender and lightly golden, about 20 minutes.
  2. Warm 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet, add chopped onion and garlic, cook until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Arrange sliced bell peppers on the baking sheet, toss with oil, roast until slightly charred around the edges, about 15 minutes.
  4. Let roasted veggies cool briefly on a wire rack before layering.
Prepare the Tomato Sauce
  1. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat, add crushed tomatoes, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper; stir well.
  2. Simmer the sauce gently over medium-low heat until thickened and vibrant red, about 10 minutes.
Make the Béchamel Topping
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; whisk in flour vigorously to form a smooth roux for 2 minutes.
  2. Gradually pour in warm milk, whisk until silky and thick, about 5 minutes, then stir in nutmeg and Parmesan.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Spoon a thin layer of tomato sauce into mini dishes, layer with veggie slices, repeat layers, then top with béchamel.
  2. Bake at 375°F (190°C) until béchamel is golden and bubbling, about 18–20 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini dishCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley or basil for added color and flavor.

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