Page 9: Seafood Paella-Style Rice + Moussaka Casserole

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups short-grain rice
• 1/2 lb shrimp
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 tomato
• 3 cups broth
• Saffron or turmeric
• Paprika
• Peas
• Olive oil

Steps

1. Cook pepper in olive oil.
2. Add tomato, paprika, saffron, and rice.
3. Add broth and stir once.
4. Simmer uncovered 18–22 minutes without stirring.
5. Add shrimp and peas near the end.
6. Rest 10 minutes.

Ingredients

• 2 eggplants
• 1 lb ground beef or lamb
• 1 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• Crushed tomatoes
• Cinnamon
• Olive oil
• 2 cups béchamel
• Parmesan

Steps

1. Salt eggplant, then pat dry.
2. Roast eggplant until soft.
3. Cook onion, garlic, and meat.
4. Add tomatoes and cinnamon; simmer.
5. Layer eggplant, meat sauce, and béchamel.
6. Bake 35–40 minutes.