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Spinach Moussaka -- Pareve or Dairy Options

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By Joan Kekst

Posted July 23rd, 2007

This article is reprinted with permission from Passover Cookery : In the Kitchen with Joan Kekst, by Joan Kekst, (2001, Five Star Publications (AZ))

Passover Cookery : In the Kitchen with Joan Kekst

Servings:	6
Author Notes:	Whether you are new to preparing a Seder or an experienced cook, Joan Kekst's book is the best, most well organized Passover guide we have seen. Highly recommended!
Ingredients:	4 matzoh slices 1 1/4 pound fresh spinach, stems removed or 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen spinach 1 medium onion 2 garlic cloves, chopped 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound chopped mushrooms 2 tablespoons almonds, finely chopped salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon feathery dill leaves, minced 2 tablespoons matzoh meal 2 eggs plus one egg white 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes grated nutmeg
Instructions:	Preheat oven to 400° F. Grease a 9-inch square pan with 1 tablespoon oil. Briefly dip matzo slices in water to soften. Drain on paper towels. Fit 2 matzo slices on bottom of pan. Thoroughly Drain frozen spinach or wash fresh spinach, remove stems. Cook fresh spinach in salted water for 2 minutes, Drain and chop. Sauté onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons oil until golden, add the mushrooms. Cook until mushroom juices evaporate. Season with salt and pepper, add the spinach, lemon juice and almonds, remove from heat. Cool. Lightly beat 2 eggs with a pinch of salt, stir into spinach mixture. Adjust flavor and add dill and a bit of matzo meal if needed. Brush matzo in pan with oil and spread with potatoes. Top with the spinach mixture, cover with remaining matzo and Brush with oil. Beat the egg white with 1 tablespoon oil, add nutmeg and Brush on matzo. Bake 50 minutes, baste with remaining egg white and grated nutmeg several times. Bake until top is lightly browned. OPTIONS: Add 1 cup ricotta cheese to the spinach mixture for a hearty dairy meal during Passover, if desired.