Hearty Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

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Sauteing in a reduced amount of oil helps give this classic eggplant dish a healthy twist. Add a green salad and Italian bread. Meat-free never tasted better! —Kendell Christensen, Palatine, Illinois

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Hearty Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 jar (25 ounces) marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Dip eggplant slices in flour and then in eggs; coat with crumb mixture.
  • In a large skillet, cook eggplant in oil in batches until golden brown on both sides; drain. Arrange in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with marinara sauce and cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 306 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 595 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 10 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 2 fat.

Originally published as Hearty Eggplant Parmesan in Country Woman February/March 2009, p25

Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.

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Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2009 by connielangston

I tried the lighter version, as chezshea suggested. Thanks for the tip. It was great without the guilt of frying.I sprinkled a little mozzarella on top at the end. Cl

Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2009 by chezshea

If you are truly wanting to lower the fat in this recipe. Try spraying the spray the breaded eggplant with "olive oil cooking spray" then put on a preheated baking tray that is again sprayed with the "olive oil spray" right before you add the eggplant. Turn it once while you "fry it" without oil in the oven. Then put it in your baking dish for the additional time you suggest.

It's lighter, brighter, just as good, with even less fat and calories.

chezshea

 
 

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