Lightened Baked Eggplant Parmesan
A healthier twist on the classic Eggplant Parmesan, lightened and baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 eggplants, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the eggplants by slicing into rounds and salting them. Let sit for 15-20 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.
- Create the breading station with breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan in one bowl and the beaten egg in another.
- Coat each eggplant slice in the egg, then bread it with the mixture. Place on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake the eggplants for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- Assemble the dish by layering marinara sauce, crispy eggplant, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a baking dish.
- Bake covered with foil for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a light side salad or crusty whole-grain bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Eggplant Parmesan, baked eggplant, vegetarian recipe, comfort food, healthy Italian
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