The greatness of olive oil
I’m sure you know that all olive oil is not created equal. But did you know currently there is a major issue with some olive oil being labeled a specific quality and even coming from a specific location and it just isn’t true! Olive oil not only tastes great but has a lot of health benefits, that is when it comes from a high quality producer. That is why I love using Keros Olive Oil from Ancient Foods. They focus on quality and sustainability, and that’s something I can get behind! Back to those benefits of cooking with olive oil:
The fatty acid in olive oil is a monounsaturated fat called oleic acid, making up 73% of the total oil content. Studies suggest that oleic acid reduces inflammation! Monounsaturated fats like this olive oil can withstand high heat without turning bitter or overpowering the dish- it is also amazing as a finishing oil. Olive oil contains high levels of vitamin E and K The trees in Greece where KEROS Olive Oil comes from are significantly older (and majestic) than most olive groves – many are over 1000 years old. Older trees produce oil that has more of the healthy components in olive oil, like phenols and antioxidants.
Eggplant: more than an emoji
Did you know when you Google search eggplant, eggplant emoji is the second most searched word. There is so much more to this fruit than its social media following, so it’s no wonder we had to showcase it in this vegan moussaka. Eggplants are so good for you, one cup of raw eggplant contains:
Fiber: 3 grams Protein: 1 gram Manganese: 10% of the RDI Folate: 5% of the RDI Potassium: 5% of the RDI Vitamin K: 4% of the RDI Vitamin C: 3% of the RDI
Vegan casseroles
Like I mentioned above, casseroles are perfect this time of year. They can be prepared in advance which is a huge time saver at dinner time and usually make enough for leftovers. If you like this recipe be sure to check out some of my other plant based casseroles:
Lentil Phyllo Dough Crusted Casserole Crunchy Green Bean Casserole Rustic Squash Casserole Zucchini and Butternut Squash Casserole
Give this plant based Greek moussaka a try and let me know what you think!
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Ancient Foods
