Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
This Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan recipe is a delicious twist on the classic Italian dish, using wholesome ingredients and simple preparation methods to create a flavorful and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Eggplant:
- 3 pounds eggplant (smaller ones recommended)
- Salt
Sauce:
- 2 ⅓ cups tomato sauce or homemade tomato sauce
Cheese:
- 1 2/3 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- Olive oil cooking spray (or 2 tsp olive oil)
Instructions
- Slice and Salt Eggplant: Slice the eggplant into ¼ inch thick rounds, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 30-40 minutes on paper towels.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Blot and Bake Eggplant: Blot the eggplant to remove moisture, then bake with olive oil for 20 minutes until golden.
- Layer Ingredients: Layer eggplant, sauce, cheeses in an 8×8 baking dish.
- Bake: Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, then broil briefly for a golden finish.
- Rest and Serve: Allow to rest before cutting into servings. Garnish with basil and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- You can add a layer of sautéed spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Feel free to mix in some fresh herbs like basil or oregano to the sauce for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Healthy, Baked, Eggplant Parmesan, Vegetarian, Italian, Main Dish
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