{"product_id":"med-156","title":"Moussaka","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🧠 Brain Health Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoussaka is Greece's most iconic layered casserole and a profound brain-health meal. Eggplant contains nasunin, a powerful anthocyanin that protects brain cell membranes from free radical damage. Lean beef provides zinc, iron, and B12 — all critical for neurotransmitter function, oxygen delivery to the brain, and myelin sheath maintenance. Cinnamon inhibits tau protein aggregation linked to Alzheimer's. Allspice and nutmeg add anti-inflammatory polyphenols. Tomatoes deliver lycopene for neuroprotection. This golden, layered masterpiece is comfort food elevated to brain medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🗄️ Cabinet Ingredients Needed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Virgin Olive Oil — CAB-54 (ing-cab-540)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiced Tomatoes Undrained — CAB-53 (ing-cab-530)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCinnamon Ground — CAB-38 (ing-cab-380)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllspice — CAB-4 (ing-cab-040)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutmeg — CAB-127 (ing-cab-1270)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt — CAB-95 (ing-cab-950)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Pepper — CAB-21 (ing-cab-210)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarlic Clove Minced — CAB-59 (ing-cab-590)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-Purpose Flour — CAB-3 (ing-cab-030)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🛒 Fresh Ingredients Needed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef Ground Lean (ing-fr-060)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotatoes Fresh (ing-fr-2400)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggs (ing-fr-1490)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilk (ing-fr-1780)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🍋 Not Applicable (NA)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggplant Large (ing-na-150)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e👨🍳 Cooking Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice eggplant and potatoes ¼ inch thick. Brush with olive oil and roast 20 minutes until tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown ground beef in olive oil. Add garlic, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and pepper. Stir in diced tomatoes. Simmer 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake béchamel: melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add warm milk. Stir until thick. Remove from heat and whisk in eggs and nutmeg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer in a baking dish: potatoes, then eggplant, then meat sauce, then remaining eggplant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour béchamel over the top and spread evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBake 45–50 minutes until golden and bubbling. Rest 15 minutes before cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Phil's Early Alzheimer Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44326338723891,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/6223\/3139\/files\/med-156-moussaka.png?v=1779149378","url":"https:\/\/philsearlyalzheimerstore.com\/products\/med-156","provider":"Phil's Early Alzheimer Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}