Receta A Better Eggplant Parmesan
Forget its deep-fried cousin, this baked - then smothered in sauce and cheese - eggplant parmesan is where it's at!
Ingredientes
- 2 large eggplants
- 1 egg, 1 egg white, beaten
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese*
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning â or more depending on your desired taste. I probably used slightly more.
- 2 ½ cups of your favorite marinara sauce, bought or homemade
- 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish, optional
- S & P
Direcciones
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Once oven has reach desired temp, place two baking sheets inside to preheat for about 5 â 7 minutes prior to cooking. When the baking sheets are hot, spray them with cooking spray before proceeding with eggplant placement.
- Meanwhile, wash eggplants and slice crosswise (not too thick, but not too thin). <âHow about dem apples eggplants?
- Add salt and pepper to beaten egg mixture in a shallow bowl. Mix breadcrumbs, parmesan and Italian seasoning in another shallow bowl.
- Dredge eggplant in egg mixture and then into breadcrumb/cheese mixture. Continue with remaining eggplant. Place eggplant in a single layer on preheated baking sheets and cook for 15 minutes. Flip and continue to cook for an additional 15 minutes. Eggplant should be crispy and making a knocking sound when tapped lightly with a fork. Pardon my non-culinary terminology, but thatâs the best way to describe it.
- Once crisp, place about ½ cup sauce on bottom of 9 x 13 casserole dish. Overlap eggplant in several rows and cover with additional sauce and mozzarella cheese. Cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil/parsley and serve over pasta or as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 165g | |
Recipe makes 6 servings | |
Calories 198 | |
Calories from Fat 52 | 26% |
Total Fat 5.9g | 7% |
Saturated Fat 2.74g | 11% |
Trans Fat 0.01g | |
Cholesterol 13mg | 4% |
Sodium 407mg | 17% |
Potassium 359mg | 10% |
Total Carbs 26.99g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 5.4g | 18% |
Sugars 4.69g | 3% |
Protein 10.03g | 16% |